Maintenance Engineer

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

Our Business Line

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package starting day 1
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the plant’s equipment operates safely, at the highest capacity, with the highest possible on-stream time, for the lowest long-term cost of ownership. The Maintenance Engineer will also manage projects, guide and instruct maintenance technicians, coordinate contractors, and plan/coordinate daily maintenance activities to meet production goals.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support PHA process through implementation of application solutions to indicate known risks.
• Support the Process Information (PI) system to ensure environmental compliance records are maintained.
• Daily review of Process Information (PI) and Operator logs for any reactive maintenance.
• Serve as first point of contact for unresolved mechanical issues.
• Develop and monitor critical rotating equipment KPIs.
• Ability to use various troubleshooting techniques to solve problems, including root cause failure analysis.
• Serve as primary resource for sitewide Maintenance and Reliability and focus on short term maintenance improvements (0-18 months).
• Able to lead and complete small capital projects.
• Lead, execute, maintain, and improve Reliability programs, e.g., lubrication, vibration.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses equipment failures according to Eco Services’ guidelines.
• Be custodian and leader for the mechanical Preventative Maintenance program.
• Support the Work Order Planning and Scheduling process by developing and providing key metrics for PM work order status, completing P&S audits, etc.
• Execute Equipment Strategies/maintenance jobs as required, e.g., Main Gas Blower turbine overhaul.
• Support plant capital activities by performing maintenance reviews of new projects and developing preventative maintenance plans for capital installations.
• Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all HS&E, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and ISO/RC 14001
• Actively participates in HSE and Process Safety activities and initiatives (Employee Participation Program)
• Comply with all HSES company programs:
• 10 Expectations of Leadership
• Life Saving Behaviors
• Ecovyst 20 Principles
• Stop Work Authority
• HSE Perfect Day
• Ensure that contract personnel used in this position comply with all applicable HSSE policies.
• Participate in department safety meetings and as specially requested by other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a four-year college; Professional Engineer (PE) certification is desired by not required.
• 7+ years of relevant maintenance and reliability experience, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery production plants with emphasis on planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize accomplishing goals
• Demonstrated drive to solve problems
• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Able to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in mechanical equipment; rotating equipment, heat exchangers and other fixed equipment.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of basic electrical and instrumentation concepts.
• API, ASME, ANSI Codes and Standards
• Formal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) training/certification
• SAP experience
• Understanding of Maintenance/Process Technology to include vibration analysis, Lubrication, thermal imaging and temperature measurement, flow measurement,
• Ability to work with all levels of organization and sell ideas through presentations.
• Proven analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving skills; able to apply them to assess and improve equipment reliability.
• Strong, clear, and concise communication (written and verbal).
• Competent computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office programs and databases.