Reliability Engineer

Ascend Performance Materials; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer in the Alvin, TX area to establish reliability practices and lead major overhauls of critical fixed equipment. You will work with production to drive equipment performance improvements and support project engineering in select mechanical equipment decisions.

The role requires five years of experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency with SAP and RBI/RCM methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience maintaining Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance (RCM).
• Experience with predictive technologies for fixed equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform root cause analysis; develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production to identify reliability improvements and implement action plans.
• Ensure inspection plans/strategies are in place and optimized.
• Support Mechanical Integrity Specialists with repairs and installations.
• Assist Project Engineering in equipment selection and project phases (Design to Start-up).
• Review vessel/piping design calculations including re-rating of equipment.
• Keep abreast of engineering advancements and maintain SAP usage for asset history.

Skills

Fixed Equipment Reliability

Root Cause Analysis

RCM & FMEA

SAP

MI Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MI Software

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics,committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise.
Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your
work drives meaningful global impact.

The Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer will establish reliability engineering principles and best work practices and lead major overhauls and repairs to critical Fixed Equipment.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Performs reliability engineering evaluations and analyses related to equipment strategies (i.e. Preventive/Predictive tasks, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Remaining Useful Life, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Works with production to identify key areas of equipment performance requests and improvement opportunities based on materials of construction evaluations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment, develop action plan to eliminate repeat failures, and implement corrective actions
• Work with production to identify key areas for reliability improvements, develop action plan, and work to implement action plan
• Ensure that all inspection plans/strategies are in place. Consistently monitor the plans to optimize
• Provide technical support to all Mechanical Integrity Specialists and Mechanical Integrity Inspectors as it relates to mechanical repairs, troubleshooting problems, and equipment installation issues
• Provides technical support to the Project Engineering Department on the selection of mechanical equipment based on reliability improvements and industry best practices. Provides support through phases of projects: Design, Fabrication, Installation, Testing and Start-up.
• Conducts and reviews vessel and piping design calculations; including re-rating of equipment (i.e. pressure vessels).
• Demonstrates and stays abreast of developments and advancements in technology (i.e. engineering and inspection equipment and techniques).
• Exhibits knowledge and use of SAP as an effective maintenance management tool for analyzing equipment information and history.

TEAM

• Reports to: Mechanical and Reliability Manager
• Team Members: Mechanical and Reliability Group

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Job related experience maintaining the Mechanical Integrity program using the MI Software
• Applied knowledge of reliability centered maintenance practices
• Knowledge and understanding of predictive technologies for fixed equipment evaluations
• Demonstrated use of SAP or other CMMS as an effective maintenance management tool for pulling equipment information and history

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Computer Systems: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio); Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP); Reliability Software (Wiebul Analysis, RCM, Mechanical Integrity Software)
• Critical thinking: use of logic, reasoning, and calculations to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to solve equipment problems
• ASME BP&V Code Knowledge: ASMBE B31.3 & API Codes for Tanks, Vessels, Exchangers & piping. API 510, API 570, API 571, API 579, API 580, API 653 (Certifications is an added advantage)
• RBI Methodology to improve risk management results and reduce the risk of failures
• RCFA Methodology to identify the casual factors for component, equipment or system failures
• Corrosion Protection to control the corrosion of metal surfaces through materials selection and Cathodic Protection
• Communication: ability to listen and understand information and ideas and to express thought and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us.

About Us

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care

We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities.

• Our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan.
• Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases.
• And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused

We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day

We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs.

Agile

We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend

All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.