Senior Plant Reliability & Operations Coordinator

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Coordinator for its Hopewell, VA site. The role supports Natrosol (HEC) operations, focusing on safety, production, compliance and quality while resolving daily issues and driving continuous improvement.

The position reports to the Natrosol Operations Manager and involves maintaining equipment reliability, coordinating with operators, and driving lean improvements in a visible corporate function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years’ chemical plant manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work in a team environment.
• Delta-V and SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Model and exemplify excellence in leadership behaviors.
• Act quickly on escalations from the 24/7 team - provide updates on issues and projects.
• Integrate with the organization, create a high accountability culture.
• Ensure adherence to stewardship and quality standards.
• Coordinate resources outside the normal work flow when applicable.
• Develop projects and justification (expense and capital) to advance unit consistency and operation.
• Owner of all unit equipment reliability - including maintenance work prioritization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

DeltaV

SAP

Job description

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Coordinator for its Hopewell, VA site. The role supports Natrosol (HEC) operations, focusing on safety, production, compliance and quality while resolving daily issues and driving continuous improvement.

The position reports to the Natrosol Operations Manager and involves maintaining equipment reliability, coordinating with operators, and driving lean improvements in a visible corporate function.