Zone Maintenance Engineer

Huntsman Corporation•Geismar, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rubicon is seeking a Zone Maintenance Engineer supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Geismar. This position will report to the Maintenance Superintendent. The Zone Maintenance Engineer (ZME) is responsible for maintaining plant assets. The Zone Maintenance Engineer directs the activities of all daily maintenance personnel (Rubicon and contractors) in carrying out this function. The ZME interfaces with all departments on the plant site and is the primary technical and logistical resource for their respective zone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of experience in maintenance engineering
Effective leadership skills, including the ability to direct and supervise personnel
Strong communication skills with subordinates, superiors, contractors, other departments, and vendors
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Practical knowledge of chemical processes gained through experience and technical education
Practical knowledge of all aspects of mechanical process equipment
Strong cognitive skills to analyze and resolve complex problems
Knowledge of environmental and OSHA standards, including chemical hazards and safe handling procedures
Thorough knowledge of plant policies and procedures
Ability to perform under high-stress conditions
Effective training and coaching skills
Unrestricted right to work for Rubicon in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience working with rotating and fixed equipment in a chemical plant environment

Responsibilities

Work with OMC on all deviations and directives related to maintenance activities
Prioritize reported rebuilds with the OMC
Identify operational and maintenance improvements and develop cost-effective solutions
Participate in the work order notification and prioritization process, including: Providing input to ensure work notifications and work orders meet safety, reliability, and production requirements, Providing technical expertise to ensure prioritization maximizes safety, reliability, and production needs, Providing technical input for rotating and fixed equipment plans to ensure quality and accuracy
Track and manage backlog within areas of responsibility, including: Number of work orders, schedule attainment, critical work orders, and PMs due
Determine the first-pass root cause of unusual incidents related to rotating equipment and process upsets
Work with the Reliability group and OMC to make decisions regarding problem equipment, including: Specifying equipment for replacement or improvement, Assisting in determining how and whether to repair equipment
Complete necessary mechanical MOCs
Ensure strong safety performance
Plan and execute technical compliance and continuous improvement projects
Ensure job compliance