Reliability Engineer

Johnson Matthey • West Deptford Township, NJ

4d • $101,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Together for a cleaner, healthier world. Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organization, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organizations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story. Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world’s largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy. The Reliability/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for implementing and supporting the site Asset Integrity Management System. AIMS will include all site equipment and assets and the management of the relevant CMMS system to track all preventative, predictive, and reactive work done at the site. The incumbent will also be responsible for directing, planning, and supervising the maintenance of equipment and buildings at the West Deptford production facility to minimize production downtime due to equipment malfunction/failure. Daily maintenance activities include the repair and upkeep of all specialized equipment in the plant and installations of equipment, maintaining proper spare parts stock level, developing preventative maintenance programs and adjusting them to improve equipment uptime, Contractor management and new capex project management. The incumbent is responsible for providing effective support and directions to the maintenance supervisors, the Maintenance Department’s Union personnel and contractors, while ensuring that work is being performed safely. The incumbent will be required to support process safety hazard and process safety and risk management teams and discussions.

Requirements

• B.S / M.S in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience projects management, maintenance management, repair and installation within a chemical manufacturing facility with previous management/supervisory experience
• Must also be well versed in all aspects of engineering production support and chemistry applicable to the chemical/refinery operation
• Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals; toxic, flammable, pyrophoric
• Ability to set and achieve the highest process safety standards of performance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Union environment – Desirable
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)- Desirable

Responsibilities

• Design and specify process and facility equipment installations.
• Prepare project cost estimates and capital appropriation requests, justifying proposed spending with economic returns meeting company standards.
• Perform Root Cause Investigations on relevant equipment and asset failures to develop corrective and preventative actions plans
• CMMS ownership with responsibilities to manage safety and business critical equipment maintenance plans that meet local and JM standards
• Project responsibilities include conceptual design budgeting, project and equipment specifications, health, safety and environmental compliance, utility planning, soliciting quotations from equipment vendors and installation contractors, project cost estimation, financial analysis and justification, preparation of capital appropriation requests, detailed design and drawing preparation, installation supervision and start up.
• Supervises multiple concurrent project work.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, purchasing, sales and marketing, accounting and finance, health, safety and environmental and the quality departments while preforming engineering activities.
• Prepare bid packages for outside equipment vendors and outside contractors and select based upon competence, cost and timeframe needed to complete projects.
• Supervise daily activities of contractors in performing project activities and routine tasks, to ensure safe, efficient, and effective work.
• Complete engineering projects on time and at or under budget.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and Engineering and assist in troubleshooting support for Operations as necessary to meet all production/customer commitments.
• Maintains the plant process equipment to provide reliable service to Operations.
• Keep abreast of chemical engineering technology by reading literature, attending meetings, classes and seminars at management discretion.
• Ensures that all work is being performed safely and according to standard operating procedures.
• Directs and supervises the maintenance Union personnel by setting work priorities, planning work activities, monitoring progress, following up on maintenance activities on a daily basis and managing administrative duties when the maintenance supervisor is absent.
• Inspects all jobs and analyzes the operation with respect to potential failure and provides preventive maintenance in these areas.
• Contributes to production flow by minimizing downtime due to equipment/parts failures.
• Responsible for analyzing the operation with respect to potential failure and provides preventive maintenance in these areas.
• The incumbent recommends if and when equipment should be replaced rather than repaired
• Contributes to plant appearance and safety by directing and monitoring plant building maintenance activities.
• Responsible for inspecting a job and if it is beyond the scope of the Maintenance Department, a recommendation is made to the Maintenance Superintendent that outside contractors be used. When such contractors are used, the incumbent functions as a consultant and project coordinator
• Prepares and manages annual shutdown activities.
• Regularly conducts safety meetings and coordinates routine safety audits and training of contractors and JM maintenance employees.
• Other ad-hoc duties as requested.
• Travel to other JM sites for projects, as needed.
• May perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles).
• Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
• We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives.
• For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.
• We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated.
• We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers.
• United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing.
• We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
• Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees