Celanese

Senior Engineer, Reliability

Celanese • $95K — $115K *
Washington, WV 26181In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in industrial or manufacturing environments; experience levels can vary but higher experience levels encouraged.
  • Proficiency in downtime data analysis and statistical interpretation.
  • Familiarity with reliability analytical tools like Weibull analysis and data modeling techniques.
  • Knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement equipment asset plans utilizing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
  • Conduct physical failure analysis and determine root causes of equipment failures.
  • Analyze equipment trends and historical data for improvement recommendations.
  • Evaluate how process variation impacts equipment reliability.
  • Support Mechanical Integrity (MI) projects to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Standardize equipment procedures and operations within the area of responsibility.
  • Participate in capital projects to set equipment criteria for optimized reliability.
  • Contribute to maintenance and reliability networks by sharing best practices.

Benefits

  • Participation in continuing education and professional organizations like SMRP.
  • Opportunity to influence and mentor new engineers and co-op students.
  • Involvement in production turn-around/shutdown teams for hands-on experience.
  • Access to emerging technologies through professional development opportunities.
  • Collaboration within a network of reliability professionals for knowledge sharing.
Full Job Description
Overview

Celanese is seeking a Mechanical Reliability & Maintenance Engineer for our Washington Works Facility, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. 

A Reliability & Maintenance Engineer at Washington Works provides the technical expertise on all matters of reliability engineering, assessment, and monitoring for all process equipment. Carries out reliability studies on existing equipment and recommends needed improvements to Operations management in the areas of equipment philosophies, strategies, and best practices for asset productivity. This position is the "go to person" for all matters of equipment reliability. This position focuses on enhancing equipment reliability through analysis along with some first response, day-to-day trouble shooting of failed equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement equipment asset plans using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and other reliability techniques.
  • Apply engineering theory and practice to perform physical failure analysis, determine root cause of equipment failures and conduct equipment performance evaluations
  • Analyze equipment trends & historical data to recommend and justify improvements to obtain lowest life cycle cost.
  • Determine how process variation and equipment operation can impact equipment reliability
  • Support Area Mechanical Integrity (MI) projects, repairs, maintenance to ensure compliance with regulations, RAGAGEPs, and Celanese procedures
  • Support site MI Steering Committee, including audits
  • Promote consistency by standardizing equipment procedures & operations within area of responsibility.
  • Support capital projects by participating in setting equipment criteria and specifications to optimize equipment/system reliability and life cycle cost. Also provide technical support for fabrication, installation, and start-up of new critical equipment.
  • Participate in production turn-around/shutdown teams providing input into needed equipment inspection and repair procedures
  • Participate in maintenance and reliability networks, sharing best practices, successes and failures.
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring and mentoring of new reliability co-ops and engineers.
  • Participate in continuing education courses, professional organizations (e.g. SMRP) and reliability conferences to stay current with, and evaluate, emerging technologies.
  • Develop reliability competency and participate in networks/forums as appropriate to maximize contribution.
Qualifications
  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university. 
  • Minimum 5 years of applicable experience; demonstrated ability to work safety and effectively as a mechanical engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.  Higher experience levels encouraged to apply; job level and compensation offered to be commensurate upon experience.

 

Functional Skills:

 

  • Downtime data analysis techniques and statistical interpretation skills
  • Reliability analytical tools such as Weibull analysis, reliability growth plots, and data modeling
  • Failure analysis including preservation of evidence techniques
  • Maintenance and reliability best practices including the work management process
  • Rotating equipment and alignment techniques
  • Fundamental Materials Science, including material selection and properties
  • Lubrication, tribology, and fundamentals of interpreting oil analysis results
  • Vibration analysis and interpretation of vibration analysis reports
  • Fundamentals of nondestructive testing, including thermography and ultrasound
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Engineering design standards and their application
  • Cost/Capital analysis and justification
  • Reliability Engineers are encouraged to get CMRP certified (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)

About Celanese

Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products essential to everyday living.You can "Be in Your Element" at Celanese. We know it’s people who drive our innovation-focused growth strategy, and we know that the best people will thrive in a culture that both challenges and rewards performance financially and with new opportunities and innovation. Celanese is committed to research and development, will give you opportunities to work on interesting projects, and will challenge and reward your success.

Celanese Careers

Join the vibrant team at Celanese, a global leader in chemical and specialty materials, where innovation and sustainability drive groundbreaking solutions across industries. At Celanese, we are committed to improving the world through our materials, and there has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities available within our expansive network.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career at Celanese where you can use your skills to make a significant impact. Our company thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering a culture where every team member is a key player in our shared mission. With Celanese, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of materials science to enhance global industries.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Celanese, you will collaborate with over 7,500 dedicated professionals globally, who are leaders in technology, sustainability, and market solutions. Our leadership in the industry is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.

Grow Your Career

Celanese is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your professional career through continuous learning and opportunities. From leadership development programs to diversity training, our commitment to your career growth is unwavering. We believe in nurturing talent through professional development and providing the tools needed for your career journey.

Be Part of Our Team

Experience the power of networking and collaboration at Celanese. Our culture promotes an inclusive environment where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. We are hiring creative and solution-driven team players who are ready to contribute to our dynamic environment. Explore a range of positions, from internships to full-time roles, and find where you fit best.

Benefits and Culture

At Celanese, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to performance bonuses, our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and grow your career.

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Whether you're updating your resume, preparing for an interview, or seeking new challenges, Celanese offers a variety of job opportunities to propel your career forward. Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract professionals who are passionate about their work and eager to make a difference.

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Learn more about Celanese
Size
8,529 employees
Market Cap
$11 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
NASDAQ
CE
* Ladders Estimates

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