Responsibilities
●Improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of plant air compressors and chillers and associated equipment and controls through the application of engineering expertise in providing right cost solutions to maintenance problems by:
- Be a site technical expert and leader in air and chilled water system operation, maintenance and reliability.
- Be a site leader in diagnosing problems and performing timely and thorough repair of complex rotating equipment of various types. Both on-site and offsite.
●Drafts and revises maintenance and reliability procedures for others to follow.
●identifies bad economic and reliability performance and crafts overall program to improve performance. Prioritizes this list accurately.
●Participates in training and development of mechanical team consisting of mechanics, maintenance engineers and specialists as well as project engineers.
●Accurately and thoroughly summarizes problems, recommends solutions, and communicates to upper management for implementation.
●Leader in predictive, preventative and reliability methodologies used to drive improvements
●Manages maintenance backlog and PM schedule compliance.
Qualifications
●Possesses deep knowledge of operating principles involving rotating and ancillary equipment that leads to solutions others may not identify.
●Strong affiliation with an applicable professional association (ex.--vibration Institute, ASME, reliability professionals, others).
●Expert level in one of the following or similar technologies (vibration monitoring, RCA, balancing, alignment, precision rebuild, SAP).
●Experience with a diverse range of rotating machinery (induction motors, air and chilled water systems, single and multi-stage pumps, compressors, fans, gearboxes, instrumentation and controls).
●Experience with mechanical seal programs and reliability tactics associated with them.
●Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and software as required.
●Strong interpersonal skills with a healthy respect for cultural diversity and teamwork.
Required Years of Experience:
5+ years in plant maintenance and reliability
Education:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree that teaches pertinent knowledge highly preferred
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets, work experience, and qualifications. The expected salary range for this Virginia position is between $108,700 and $146,800.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in plant maintenance and reliability
- Deep knowledge of operating principles for rotating and ancillary equipment
- Strong affiliation with a professional association such as the Vibration Institute, ASME, or a reliability organization
- Expert-level proficiency in vibration monitoring, root cause analysis, balancing, alignment, precision rebuild, SAP, or similar technology
- Experience with diverse rotating machinery, including motors, air and chilled water systems, pumps, compressors, fans, gearboxes, instrumentation, and controls
- Experience with mechanical seal programs and related reliability tactics
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and software
- Strong interpersonal skills and respect for cultural diversity and teamwork
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering degree
What We Do
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information, visit www.celanese.com. For Celanese product news about our Engineered Materials offerings, follow @CelaneseEngineeredMaterials on LinkedIn.
