Mechanical Maintenance Engineer III

Covestro • Baytown, TX

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About The Position

Covestro is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer III to support maintenance activities and asset performance in a chemical processing environment. The position monitors daily maintenance work for compliance with safety and engineering standards and ensures timely completion of jobs agreed upon in RBWS. It tracks area backlog, notifications, and work orders in SAP.

The engineer serves as the subject matter expert for PCT equipment and repair methods, supporting planning, maintenance execution, and asset owners. The role evaluates equipment failures and provides information to Asset Engineers for defect elimination, takes corrective action when failures are attributed to maintenance processes, and reports monthly on major jobs and repairs, costs, achievements, and safety incidents. The position collaborates with Asset Engineers on asset performance improvement and asset strategy optimization. Work is performed with supervision of results and designated decision-making authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and at least 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and at least 1 year of experience.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe.
• Maturing knowledge of rotating and static equipment used in chemical processing.
• Maturing analytical and problem-solving skills, with awareness of troubleshooting methodologies.
• Understanding of general maintenance procedures and work processes, including planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Basic knowledge of repair methods, techniques, and best practices, including vessel and pipe repair, pump maintenance, lifting techniques, and welding.
• Awareness of work planning and management for work involving toxic chemicals, including Phosgene, CO, Cl2, and NH3.
• Ability to ensure application of and compliance with HSEQ policies and procedures during engineering activities.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within the organization and with site management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a productive team member.
• Proven competency in applying and making decisions within relevant work processes.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Ensure timely completion of jobs as agreed upon in RBWS; monitor area backlog, notifications, and work orders in SAP.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for PCT equipment and repair methods, supporting planning, maintenance execution, and asset owners.
• Evaluate equipment failures and provide information to Asset Engineers for defect elimination activities.
• Take corrective actions when failures are determined to be caused by maintenance processes.
• Prepare monthly reporting on major jobs and repairs, costs, achievements, and safety incidents.
• Collaborate with Asset Engineers to improve asset performance and support a learning organization.
• Collaborate with Asset Engineers on asset strategy optimization.
• Make decisions within designated assignments and produce anticipated business or technical results under supervision of results.

What This Job Offers

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