Mechanical Engineer - Reliability Inspector

Kraton • Belpre, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Make a +Difference at Kraton!At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.   

This Mechanical Inspector/Reliability Engineer will report administratively to the Rotating Equipment Discipline Focal Point at the Belpre site.

Requirements

• 5+ years of field experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps, mechanical seals, mechanical drives ect. in a manufacturing setting
• Strong technical skills in areas like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), data analysis, and specific industry standards or software
• Familiar equipment specifications i.e., API & ANSI
• Have a hands-on solid working knowledge of mechanical equipment repair techniques as well as a good understanding of troubleshooting methods
• Experience and understanding with different reliability and predictive tools such as vibration data collection and analysis, ultrasound equipment, lubrication techniques and monitoring
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment with excellent interpersonal, communication and team-based skills
• Able to facilitate and implement improvements with a disciplined approach to standards and procedures
• Good display of key virtues/values such as Safety, Ownership, Integrity and results driven. While also displaying humility
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to collaborate with teams and present findings
• Proficient with SAP, WORD & EXCEL
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related disclipine

Responsibilities

• Provides technical direction to planners, field supervisor and craftsmen for work on complex industrial machines as well as assisting with troubleshooting.
• Develop equipment PM and repair procedures as needed based on OEM recommendations.
• Maintains documentation including maintenance equipment files, SAP PM/MM data and various discipline related databases.
• Write SAP notifications for work activities being initiated by the reliability group.
• Assist operators and production team with equipment troubleshooting as requested and provides guidance as to how equipment should be operated to avoid process safety incidents and premature failures.
• Identifies equipment problems and recommends improvements or procedural changes.
• Drive fact-based problem solving.
• Ensure that appropriate spare parts are stocked for mechanical equipment based on Criticality and reliability strategy.
• Assure that adequate and complete SAP maintenance history records are being maintained.
• Perform fact-based risk assessments to identify equipment repair and overhaul needs.
• Develop cost effective PM strategies for mechanical equipment and document recommend intervals, scope and procedures to accomplish this work.
• Communicates multi-year forecast of mechanical equipment PM for unit turnaround planning and budgeting.
• Validates, communicates and tracks to closure, recommendations from oil and vibration analysis programs.
• Prepares detailed inspection reports, RCA or 5 Why, for significant or repeat failures and communicates recommendations
• Acts as originator and team leader of MOC’s for mechanical discipline related changes and provides mechanical review for all MOCs.
• Resolves technical discrepancies in material descriptions and non-conformances.
• Implement plant identified equipment best practices and discipline initiatives in assigned units.
• Champions and participates in reliability improvement projects.
• Track and eliminate bad actors within the plant.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, including TelaDoc - multiple plans available
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

What This Job Offers

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