BASF - Freeport, NY
posted 23 days ago
About the position
We are looking for a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Freeport, TX. The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical-based value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers. As a Mechanical Reliability Engineer, you will support the Freeport Crude Acrylic Acid Plants by utilizing your experience and knowledge of reliability techniques and systems to drive long-term, cost minimizing and sustainable solutions for reliability operation of the plant assets. Previous experience directly supporting operating plants with a focus on safety, equipment condition evaluation and "right sized" preventative and predictive maintenance strategy will be key to success in this role. Experience with classes of equipment such as pumps, compressors, process chillers, other rotating equipment required, fixed equipment and piping required. Experience with instrumentation, control valves and controls equipment a plus. A safety driven, continuous improvement, strategic, collaborative, data-driven and cost-conscious mindset is critical for this role.
Responsibilities
- Actively reviewing predictive and preventative maintenance data and making recommendations regarding equipment inspection plans, frequency, corrective maintenance or capital improvements.
- Leading monthly reliability review meetings with the operations, maintenance and asset management teams and supporting the asset management team in proper selection and storage of spare parts for critical equipment.
- Leading reliability-based root cause analysis investigations for the area and maintaining the unit's Reliability Incident and Project Tracker and action item database.
- Working with the pressure vessels team and Maintenance Engineer to review and revise Risk Based Inspection assessments, and making recommendations on inspection scope, intervals, repairs or capital investment as needed.
- Revising the "Bad Actor" assessment annually in conjunction with the asset engineer, considering production loss, maintenance costs and related production/process cost in the assessment, and prioritizing and leading the most impactful Bad Actor reliability improvement projects.
- Routinely reviewing lubrication route and vibration route results with the Central Inspection Team, making recommendations for testing parameters and frequency changes, as well as for corrective action based on results as needed.
- Leading and driving Preventative Maintenance Plan Optimization efforts within the assigned unit and driving improvements to equipment preventative and predictive maintenance plans by utilizing PM effectiveness data.
- Leading and/or participating in FMEAs for critical equipment as necessary and applying changes to equipment strategy documentation as a result of FMEA reviews as needed.
- Participating in capital project scope development and designing reviews related to reliability, modifications or improvements as necessary, advising project managers on appropriate changes on preventative maintenance and sparing strategies as needed and acting as a project manufacturing representative as appropriate.
- Supporting scope development and execution of turnaround work as needed.
- Communicating with the unit asset engineer to make updates to the long-term capital and major maintenance strategies and associated cost plans as needed.
- Supporting the maintenance teams in scope development for reliability related equipment modifications and issue management of change form for approval when necessary.
Requirements
- Hold a degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred). Masters in Reliability Engineering a plus.
- Demonstrate 5-10 years' experience in direct plant field operations and/or field maintenance experience.
- Have Root Cause Failure Analysis experience/RCFA Investigation facilitation.
- Show solid understanding of equipment criticality evaluation, equipment strategies and maintenance practices.
- Are familiar with tools such as SAP, AWB Workbench, OnePM, JUMP, Sharepoint, PSAIM, Apollo RCFA software, PRiSM, MS PowerBI and other MS Office products to support data management and project justification.
- Possess knowledge of capitalization and expense spend processes.
- Are able to act as an indirect people leader by leading through influence.
- Exhibit a strategic mindset, excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills.
Nice-to-haves
- CMRP, CRE and/or six sigma certifications preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
