AI&R Engineer - USA

Ashland • Hopewell, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Asset Integrity and Reliability Engineer to join our Ashland LLC business at our Hopewell, VA. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the maintenance function. This position will report to Maintenance Manager. Please note: This is not AI Software Engineer role. This is an Asset, Integrity and Reliability Maintenance Engineer.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering
• 5-8 years in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry supporting Fixed Equipment/Asset Integrity and Reliability
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times

Nice To Haves

• API 510, 570, and 653 Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the site Asset Integrity Management (AIM) program for pressure vessels, piping systems, and atmospheric storage tanks in compliance with API 510, API 570, and API 653 requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical integrity programs, including inspection planning, risk‑based inspection (RBI), corrosion monitoring, and evaluation of inspection results.
• Perform and facilitate reliability engineering activities , including equipment criticality analysis, bad‑actor elimination, and root cause analysis (RCA) to improve long‑term asset performance.
• Evaluate damage mechanisms, degradation trends, and conduct or review fitness‑for‑service (FFS) assessments to support continued safe operation.
• Translate integrity and reliability findings into actionable maintenance strategies, work scopes, outage plans, and capital or repair recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and audit engineering standards, inspection procedures, and asset documentation aligned with API codes and corporate requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for third‑party inspectors, NDE vendors, and repair contractors; review reports and ensure code‑compliant execution.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and Leadership teams to drive safe, reliable, and cost‑effective asset performance improvements.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization's capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

Benefits

• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level