Reliability Engineer - Fixed Equipment Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

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. 

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in the application of API and ASME Codes
• Develop detailed scopes for repair of fixed equipment
• API 579 Fitness for Service

Leadership

• Overall ownership of fixed equipment program and reporting
• Set strategic direction for the fixed equipment program

TEAM

• Reports to Reliability Manager
• Works with a team of reliability engineers, inspectors and technicians to support manufacturing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 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

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable ASME and API Codes, including ASME Sections I and VIII, B31.1, B31.3, API 510, 570, 576, 653

Skills Summary:

About Us:

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 six manufacturing facilities globally. 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.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.