Mechanical Engineer - Plant Reliability & Maintenance

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited; Clear Lake (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

WellHub / TotalPass program

Life insurance

Additional exclusive benefits

Job summary

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical maintenance engineering expertise to plant Operations and Maintenance personnel, troubleshooting failures, repairs, and ensuring equipment is in functional condition while contributing to facility and equipment strategies for both rotating and fixed equipment. The role requires a B.S.

in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years in a chemical/plant environment, with SAP, Aspen, and MS Office proficiency, strong

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years in chemical/plant industry.
• Experience with maintenance, reliability, and turnaround activities.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and process simulation tools like Aspen.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities conform to laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and the project management manual.
• Prioritize the health and safety of personnel, the environment, and equipment.
• Own and review packages for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, freshwater generators, and gas compressors.
• Comment on mechanical design regarding operability, functionality, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Review certifying authority comments on mechanical systems and equipment design.
• Serve as SME for equipment failures and repair techniques during root‑cause investigations.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Technologist to integrate technical and field experience into troubleshooting and repair plans.
• Provide technical expertise on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating if equipment meets process performance and reliability.
• Ensure work requests include engineering input on repair details; provide onsite/off-site support for deviations.
• Request equipment, materials, and consumables as needed within authority limits.
• Propose and implement cost-effective solutions in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Partner with the Reliability Engineer to develop facility and equipment maintenance strategies.
• Provide input on work order scope during turnaround for critical equipment.
• Support specification, identification, and purchasing of required parts.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise revamp and maintenance activities.
• Participate in the design of a material codification system.
• Perform any other duties necessary to meet business needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Aspen

Microsoft Office

Process simulation tools

Job description

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical maintenance engineering expertise to plant Operations and Maintenance personnel, troubleshooting failures, repairs, and ensuring equipment is in functional condition while contributing to facility and equipment strategies for both rotating and fixed equipment. The role requires a B.S.

in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years in a chemical/plant environment, with SAP, Aspen, and MS Office proficiency, strong