Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Draslovka is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our site asset care team.   The maintenance reliability engineer will lead maintenance activities to ensure compliance with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEPs) to promote and protect equipment integrity.  This position will ensure compliance with safety and design standards, develop and refine maintenance strategies, and minimize downtime by conducting inspections, analyzing data, producing repair plans and providing subject matter technical expertise. The person in this role may also lead commissioning activities, equipment start-ups, and troubleshooting and may provide off-hours technical assistance.  The maintenance reliability engineer will provide support to area operations, maintenance, and mechanical contractors to improve equipment integrity, reliability, documentation, inspection and reporting, and maintenance programs. This position will report directly to the Capital and Asset Integrity Manager at our Memphis, TN location.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop knowledge in specific process equipment to become subject matter expert in the review and preparation of maintenance work procedures and mechanic skills development/training.
• Aid in the development of robust maintenance plans, maintenance procedures, as well as design and specify equipment upgrades identified by inspections, uptime, action items, or reliability concerns.
• Assist in implementation of the Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) improvement initiative for mechanical equipment preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance (QA) plans, including commissioning and check out, for routine work and capital projects.
• Support reactive and corrective maintenance repairs including plan creation through field execution.
• Lead and participate in management of change activities for mechanical equipment including scope development, documentation and reviews for capital projects.
• Participate in process hazards analyses by serving as the MIQA/Reliability resource on the team.
• Prepare maintenance strategies based on RAGAGEPs and failure modes.  Strategies would include preparation of preventive maintenance plans to assure optimum equipment integrity and performance.
• Maintain area mechanical equipment documentation (i.e. specifications, designs, procedures, etc.).
• Assist with spare part analysis and inventory development.

To be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering or
• Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years of related experience or equivalent military experience
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment RAGEGAP, ASME Codes, and API Standards
• Understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) standard and high hazard processes
• Ability and willingness to expand knowledge and scope in maintenance techniques and new equipment technologies
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, decision making, project management, and leadership skills

The following is preferred for this role:

• 5+ years of experience working in mechanical engineering
• Experience working in the chemicals industry
• Knowledge of risk-based inspection, equipment design, fabrication, repair codes, corrosion, damage mechanisms, and materials
• Development of Fitness for Service inspection plans
• Knowledge of SAP CMMS Software
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma tools
• Relevant industry certifications

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Strong Inclusion & Diversity initiatives
• Company-paid volunteer days

Who we are:

Draslovka is a global supplier with a family business approach focused on the future of our planet.

We are an international team driven by a shared goal and guided by our core values:

• We put safety first
• We always do the right thing
• We build strong relationships
• We act like business owners
• We constantly reimagine what’s possible

We specialize in the manufacture, distribution, and application of Cyanide (CN)-based chemistries, with more than 100 years of experience in CN chemistry and production for chemical synthesis, mining, industrial, and agricultural applications.  We have operations in the Czech Republic, United States, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and India, and serve customers around the world.  Come be part of our team!

Draslovka is an equal opportunity employer

Draslovka is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position