Mechanical Engineer

Description Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufacturers around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success.

As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives. This position is accountable for the mechanical maintenance and reliability engineering function for Flexsys America LP plant located in Monongahela, PA (approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA).

This position provides expertise to support maintenance, operations, HSES and capital project activities. Position

Responsibilities:

• Support operations and maintenance during on-going plant operations including troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and support during major turnarounds.
• Provide input into capital project scope and detailed engineering to insure safe reliable plant design, production at target rates, and low life cycle costs.
• Perform analysis of production loss and equipment failure data using statistical analysis tools and recommend projects to improve reliability.
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in root cause analyses of process upsets and equipment failures to identify corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Coordinate engineering, repair and construction activities for plant alterations and improvements.
• Lead problem solving teams to identify, design and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and manage reliability project development, design, and installation.
• Maintain and improve the site's PSM mechanical integrity program.