Reliability Engineer

Supports the Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA site as an equipment subject matter expert through general and predictive maintenance support while driving reliability and cost improvements.

• Supports maintenance and reliability strategy through management of repair and replacement activities.
• Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Writes Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) procedures.
• Monitors equipment performance and repairs.
• Recommends improvements to enhance equipment performance.
• Coordinates equipment repairs and replacements with units and outside services.
• Prepares and/or approves maintenance work processes.
• Provides technical support for equipment repairs and replacements.
• Reviews and approves drawings for modifications.
• Reviews procedures for conformance to code.
• Selects equipment for replacement.
• Assists maintenance teams.
• Reports maintenance metrics.
• Provides technical assistance to Foremen and mechanics.
• Provides training and development to mechanics.
• Assists with job risk assessments.
• Accountable for documenting and maintaining equipment repair results for pumps, compressors, centrifuges and agitators.
• Tracks maintenance cost.
• Supports maintenance budgeting process.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Attends training as required.
• Complies with all HSSE programs, policies and procedures.
• Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• BS degree in Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of mechanical manufacturing equipment, systems and processes.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Basic PC skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of unit operations.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance and reliability processes.
• Knowledge of construction standards and codes.

• Knowledge of ASME Piping and Pressure Vessel Codes.
• Experience with API Inspection Codes.
• Experience with fabrication and repair of fixed equipment.
• Welding knowledge.
• Working with process units and process equipment including rotating equipment.
• Experience with inspection and engineering design software.