51 Elementis Specialties, INC USA is Hiring a Reliability Engineer Near St. Louis, MO
About Us Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics. Job Description Summary Provide technical support to maintenance plant wide. Utilize leadership skills to promote teamwork and develop efficient systems within the maintenance organization. Oversee plant preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, lubrication, tank inspections, PSV inspections, and various other machine-specific maintenance needs. Work closely with maintenance working supervisors, unit technical/team leaders, and I/E team leader to implement and track outage plans. Identify, scope, plan, and implement maintenance improvement projects. Job Description Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining a robust Preventive Maintenance Optimization program. Execute Process and Maintenance projects geared toward (1) improving OEE, and (2) increasing the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) while reducing the Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Repair equipment as necessary and provide maintenance support when available. Coordinate. Follow Management of Change (MOC) procedures; keep files and drawings up-to-date when modifications are made. Advise, review and approve temporary repairs and modifications to equipment - (e.g. piping repairs, rotating equipment, MOCs, etc.). Advise on proper execution and documentation of repair and preventive maintenance (PM) activities for both rotating and fixed assets. Advise on PSM - required PM programs, inspections, and documentation. Secure resources to perform these functions as needed for the sites. Identify and interface with preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants and vendors. Make recommendations on best materials, practices, and technical support resources to maintenance management leaders. Develop, maintain and update maintenance documentation (e.g. repair reports, bill of materials, upgrade recommendations) for critical plant equipment. Support Contract maintenance team as required for routine repair and maintenance activities. Perform root-cause analyses of Process and Equipment faults and implement corrective actions. Assist with rotating equipment vibration analysis and condition monitoring data interpretation, recommend actions based on these analyses. Provide the first line of technical support for issues related to stationary and rotating equipment maintenance and reliability. Assist with equipment performance troubleshooting as requested/required. Assist with CAPEX management at site level Actively identify and work to eliminate waste in plant processes, procedures, and normal work activities. Learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System Sustain mechanical integrity compliance year over year, once the initial ITPM is completed. Establish visual management data for site leadership, reliability department, and production areas. Additional Job Description Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred. Experience: Minimum of 5 years within a reliability, maintenance, or engineering role in the chemical manufacturing industry. Special Requirements and Independency: Experience with Process Safety Management. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accomodations@elementis.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status. EEOC Poster Our people are the core of Elementis. As a vital part of both our global organization and our local teams, everyone's contributions are valued, our work makes an impact, and we are challenged to learn and grow. Together, guided by our Values, we create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for each other, deliver value for our customers, and drive sustainable growth for our company. We encourage our people to develop their expertise and expand their skills, so we can all confidently create value in everything we do. We are reliable, knowledgeable partners and problem-solvers who guide our customers—and each other—to the right solutions. We seek out better ways of working and share ideas for continually improving. And we do it all in an environment characterized by safety, trust, and above all—teamwork. The inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture we cultivate connects us, makes us feel our contributions are recognized and valued, and encourages us to be and do our best. The steps in our recruitment process are as following: Welcome meeting with a recruiter where you can learn more about the position and working at Elementis. We will ask you questions about your background and preferences to make sure the postions fits well. 2nd interview with the hiring manager and/or someone from the team 3rd Interview with someone from the team and/or HR For senior positions, you are asked to take an assessment and you will have a 3rd interview to discuss the results.
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