Mechanical Engineer

Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufacturers around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti‑degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success.

As the largest manufacturer of tire‑industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

• Support operations and maintenance during on‑going plant operations including troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and support during major turnarounds.
• Provide input into capital project scope and detailed engineering to insure safe reliable plant design, production at target rates, and low life cycle costs.
• Perform analysis of production loss and equipment failure data using statistical analysis tools and recommend projects to improve reliability.
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in root cause analyses of process upsets and equipment failures to identify corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Coordinate engineering, repair and construction activities for plant alterations and improvements.
• Lead problem solving teams to identify, design and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and manage reliability project development, design, and installation.
• Maintain and improve the site’s PSM mechanical integrity program.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited four‑year program)
• 5+ years of experience in the chemical, power, or pulp and paper industry preferred.
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety.
• Very service oriented and customer focused.
• Broad‑based, hands‑on knowledge and experience with various types of rotating equipment, piping systems, and mechanical equipment and design (pumps, blowers, compressors, relief devices, tanks, piping, etc.)
• Knowledge of materials of construction for chemical processes.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other engineers, technicians, field maintenance forces, and contractors.
• Knowledgeable with applicable code requirements, including ASME, API, ANSI, etc.
• Knowledge of PSM Mechanical Integrity.
• Knowledgeable in using Preventive and Predictive Maintenance tools related to mechanical equipment.
• Fluent in English. Good written and oral communication skills.
• Advances problems toward resolution when encountering ambiguity or uncertainty.
• Results oriented, puts in extra effort and work to accomplish critical or difficult tasks.
• Knowledge of Lean and or 6 Sigma an advantage.
• SAP preferred CMMS (Computerize Maintenance Management System) experience and AutoCAD.

An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability