Sr. Maintenance Engineer

AdvanSix Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 129,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AdvanSix Inc. seeks a Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe operations of their manufacturing plant in Chester, Virginia. The role involves analyzing equipment failures, advising on repairs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

This position offers competitive pay ranging from $86,400 to $129,600 annually, along with extensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).

Responsibilities

• Analyze failed equipment and eliminate causes.
• Advise on repairs and modifications to rotating equipment.
• Prepare formal technical reports for repair actions.

Skills

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Leadership experience

Knowledge of mechanical machinery design

Familiarity with SAP or similar systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Drafting and design software

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineer works in the field with operating area personnel, production engineers, and all levels of the Manufacturing organization to ensure the safe and profitable operation of the assigned plant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of failed equipment to determine and eliminate cause(s)
• Advise and review repairs and modifications to rotating equipment
• Establish and maintain equipment lubrication program
• Advise on proper execution and documentation of repair and preventive maintenance (PM) activities for rotating equipment; where necessary, support job plan and shop paper development in support these activities
• Identify and interface with preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants
• Develop the experience and skills necessary to draft maintenance job plans for specific repair activities
• Learn the process for maintaining and updating maintenance documentation (e.g. repair reports, bill of materials, upgrade recommendations) for critical plant equipment
• Develop the ability to assist hourly vibration technicians with rotating equipment vibration analysis and condition monitoring data interpretation; recommend actions based on these analyses
• Prepare formal technical reports to document repair actions, failure analyses, equipment, and process improvements and inspection findings
• Support site Maintenance Department planners and foremen as required
• Provide the first line of technical support to maintenance foremen and operating personnel for issues related to stationary and rotating equipment maintenance and reliability
• Gather, interpret, report, and manage plant reliability metrics
• Participate in site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities
• Assist with equipment performance troubleshooting as requested/required
• Support equipment installations/upgrades by ensuring design-for-maintainability and reliability are incorporated into projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Experience in a leadership role; temporary or interim assignment acceptable
• Experience using drafting and design software
• Experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries
• Knowledge of mechanical machinery design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
• Strong educational background in materials, mechanics, fluid flow, dynamics and heat transfer
• Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment
• Excellent organizational, planning, and verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to use influence to accomplish goals and objectives
• Hands-on experience using SAP work management system or similar
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

The base salary range for this role is $86,400 to $129,600 annually. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short-term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.