Reliability Engineer

Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

Summary

Bakelite is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Louisville, KY to lead the Louisville plant reliability program, ensure a robust Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance program is maintained per OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) 1910.119 regulation and champion the use of Reliability Centered Maintenance. This position is also responsible for tracking standard maintenance metrics to gauge the current state and provide the basis for continuous improvement along with managing reliability projects from idea development through completion.

Essential Functions

• Establishes and executes the sites reliability plan and annual MI compliance schedule and budget.
• PSM leadership for the PSM elements of MI/QA/MOC and steward of the site PSI information.
• Maximizes plant uptime and drive continuous improvement in asset reliability.
• Drives Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to ensure the optimal maintenance practices are applied to each critical manufacturing asset based on operating context.
• Monitors maintenance activities for repetitive maintenance items and maintain a list of top reliability issues. 
• Conducts mechanical reliability audits and reviews.
• Serves as Reliability/Maintenance leader on site capital projects to ensure maintenance and reliability issues are addressed and all new assets are started up with the required PMs established.
• Identifies and implements ideas to improve performance, increase unit availability, and reduce costs. Sets measurable annual goals and objectives in all key functional areas.
• Manage the Site PM/PdM program through SAP looking at continuous improvement opportunities.
• Tracks and publishes standardized maintenance performance metrics on a routine basis.
• Troubleshoots equipment performance issues, evaluate equipment repair versus replacement and recommend corrective actions. 
• Ensures planned maintenance (PM) inspections are completed and documented in accordance with established procedures and schedules and initiate appropriate corrective action as necessary to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Works closely with the division MI team on systems, practices and improvements for the site.
• Maintain site equipment records in PSM audit ready condition.
• Leads and /or facilitates root cause failure analysis (RCFA) reviews and/or reliability centered maintenance (RCM) exercises.
• Provides technical support on equipment challenges with the maintenance department.
• Maintains an equipment replacement forecast and monitors end of service life trends.
• Leads efforts to optimize Plant spare parts to achieve optimal reliability at the lowest cost.
• Works with operations in development of procedures for critical/major equipment including training as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or any related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Maintenance Systems experience.
• Experience with Pipe / Equipment Codes, P&ID diagrams for specification and equipment improvement. 
• Predictive / Preventative Reliability experience.
• Chemical manufacturing preferred.

Special Needs & Skills

• Interpretation of reliability data into actions.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Familiarity with SAP Maintenance Module, SAP Purchasing, and Investment Proposal development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance on your first day of employment. 
• 3 weeks paid vacation. 
• 11 paid holidays. 
• Paid parental leave. 
• Paid sick time. 
• HSA with company match, when enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
• 401k with company match. 
• Annual retirement contribution.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D. 
• Company paid STD and LTD. 

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.