Unit Reliability & Operations Leader

Ashland; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Coordinator at our Hopewell, VA site. The role supports Natrosol (HEC) operations, driving safety, production, compliance and quality improvements while coordinating with plant operators and reliability teams.

You will lead maintenance prioritization, risk management, and continuous improvement projects, collaborating across engineering and operations to ensure reliable unit performance and strong cost control.

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 adhereance to stewardship and quality standards
• Actively seek out the "how" work is completed in addition to the "what" - help bridge the gaps
• Facilitate an effective union/company relationship
• Owner of all unit equipment reliability - including maintenance work prioritization
• Equipment Advocate - developer and implementor of equipment and unit strategy and issue mitigation
• Key troubleshooter and responder of issues that arise
• Point person for plant unit business/advancement/questions
• Budget owner
• Risk and compliance owner
• Incident/RCA manager
• Partner with Process Reliability to optimize performance
• Coordinate resources outside the normal work flow when applicable
• Develop projects and justification (expense and capital) to advance unit consistency and operation
• Prioritize and complete all risk/compliance tasks in the unit

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical or equivalent

Tools

Delta-V

SAP

Job description

Ashland is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Coordinator at our Hopewell, VA site. The role supports Natrosol (HEC) operations, driving safety, production, compliance and quality improvements while coordinating with plant operators and reliability teams.

You will lead maintenance prioritization, risk management, and continuous improvement projects, collaborating across engineering and operations to ensure reliable unit performance and strong cost control.