Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Newport, DE
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer role provides leadership and direction for the mechanical integrity and mechanical reliability programs sitewide. Position directly supervises the Reliability Technician(s).
Responsibilities:
- Performs all tasks in accordance with Sun Chemical EHS procedures and guidelines.
- Directs reliability programs and monitors progress
- Performs reliability engineering tasks and projects
- Oversees the mechanical integrity programs including tank inspections to ASME code and evaluation of pipe and tank life expectancy
- Develops and directs Predictive and Preventative maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Ensures reliability programs are in accordance with all industrial and regulatory requirements (PSM, etc.) and that best practice are followed
- Works with production to evaluate AE data and drive reliability initiatives
- Maintains the Bad Actors list and reports on continuous improvement via the Bad Actors program.
- Continuously stays abreast of the latest reliability trends and technologies
- Provides direct supervision of the Reliability Technician(s)
- Handles all aspects of supervision including staffing/hiring, development, goal setting, day to day supervision and direction, performance reviews, etc.
Experience & Education:
- BS Degree or 10+ years direct qualifying experience.
- Understanding of piping, pumps, and valves (relief valves and conservation vents)
- 5+ years of experience working in a maintenance organization
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills
- Proficient using SAP
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to organize and run meetings and keep them on task and on time
- Supervisory experience
- Experience with PSM regulations
- Chemical, refining, or power plant experience
- In depth knowlede of reliability practices i.e., vibration & lubrication analysis, leak detection, nondestructive examination, etc.
=== Company description
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us.With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.