Reliability Engineer - Fixed Equipment Engineer

About the position

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 manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. 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. Ascend is currently searching for a Fixed Equipment Engineer is a key role for our Pensacola, Florida location Responsibilities include: PCMS software implementation, practical application of codes and RAGAGAEP in support of maintenance and capital projects, as well as development and execution of Inspection, Testing, and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plans for fixed equipment. Knowledge and understanding of relief device systems is also preferred. Managing testing frequencies and utilization of RBI will be important in further developing the Pensacola Site's Mechanical Integrity Program. The ideal candidate exhibits high standards for excellence and an ability to collaborate with maintenance, operating units and other sites within the company.

Responsibilities

• Documentation of new ITPM scopes for all fixed equipment to detect probable failure modes identified through Damage Mechanism Reviews
• Implementation of a management process for inspections, findings and funding requirements for execution recommendations
• Develop a dashboard view of asset health for all critical fixed equipment
• Ownership of the Inspection Monitoring Software- PCMS
• Ownership of relief device inspection and testing program

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar with related experience
• 3 to 5 years in the chemical, petrochemical or refining industry, with three to five years of fixed equipment experience
• A broad understanding of continuous operations in a PSM-covered chemical plant is essential

Nice-to-haves

• API 510, 570, 581, 653 Certifications
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Benefits

• Access to on-site medical clinics at U.S. facilities
• Global wellness rewards program
• Employee-driven recognition plan
• Commitment to Zero for personal injuries, process safety incidents, and environmental releases
• Community engagement opportunities through Ascend Cares Foundation