Job Opportunity

Reliability Engineer 

Channahon, Illinois United States (US) 

INEOS Styrolution America LLC 

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We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

The Position: Reliability Engineer  - The objective of this position is to serve the Channahon site as the main technical contact for fixed equipment repairs and equipment reliability.

What you will do:  

• Ensure mechanical integrity requirements under OSHA's Process Safety Management are met in regard to fixed equipment and systems.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance and inspection programs on existing fixed equipment based on regulatory requirements and best engineering practices.
• Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines a site "Asset Management Plan" that includes:
  • Value-added preventive maintenance tasks to help control and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Effective utilization of predictive and preventive methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.
• Review inspection findings and develop scopes of repair for site fixed equipment.
• Recommends and supervises repairs to site fixed equipment especially in areas where mechanical engineering input is required.
• Owner of the site fixed equipment inspection program which includes piping, pressure vessels, boilers, fired heaters, API equipment and pressure relief devices.
• Works with 3rd party certified inspectors to assign inspection intervals and develop inspection plans in order to maintain compliance with all engineering/regulatory codes.
• Monitor and verify work order scheduling for pressure relief device inspections.   
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to determine true root cause and implement appropriate corrective actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Identify and mitigate asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations.
• Identify, create and refine site reliability and maintenance standard operating procedures.
• Apply lean fundamentals to equipment reliability and conduct mechanical reliability audits and reviews.
• Works with Project Engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Participates in the final check out of new installations; including factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.
• Provide project management of projects up to $500,000 including unit and site turnarounds.
• Participates in and provides input to Process Hazard Assessments (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Champion safety as highest priority in both the development and execution of maintenance/reliability work.
• Develop and manage the stationary equipment program to maintain mechanical integrity and compliance with all engineering/regulatory codes.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field
• 3 years of experience supporting fixed equipment in a chemical or petrochemical environment
• Experience with fixed equipment, including piping, vessels, tanks, RVs, etc.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of required safety regulations and standard operating procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires knowledge and high level of competence in ASME/API stationary equipment design and inspection codes. 
• Advanced computer skills, with emphasis on condition monitoring software (PCMS), Microsoft office and SAP are preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and the tools associated with failure detection.

Physical demands: 

• Frequent viewing a computer monitor, stooping/crouching, balancing, climbing, twisting/turning, reaching above shoulder level, simple grasping/manipulation of both hands, exposure to dust/gas fumes, chemicals/solvents, temperature extremes, high noise levels and electrical sources.
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50lbs, travel, pushing/pulling from a standing/seated position, kneeling, crawling, firm grasping of both hands, operating machinery, wearing occlusive clothing, exposure to allergic agents, enclosed spaces, wet conditions and reduced lighting.  
• Medical clearance needed to wear a respirator.

The Location: This opportunity is located in Channahon, Illinois United States (US), only one hour from Chicago, IL.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Offer You

• A safe and drug-free work environment
• Career development, job progression, and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment, paid vacation, and sick time
• A comprehensive health benefits package with low premiums to support employee wellbeing
• Retirement savings with company match plus contributions
• Above-market compensation including performance-related pay and bonuses
• Fitness reimbursement to encourage employees to stay healthy and active

Our Company

• No. 1 global leader in styrenics: Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard, and Styrenic Specialties
• 3,600 employees worldwide
• 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
• Customers in 106 countries
• 6 billion EUR in 2021

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team