Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are :

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Purpose :

Thispositionsupports the maintenanceand engineeringoperationsof theMississippiplantto ensure the company's business, economic,and compliance targets are met.

JobFunctions / Accountabilities (Essential & Marginal) :

EssentialJobFunctions :

Leadership

• ProvidesSHE (Safety / Health / Environmental) leadership anddirectionbyactivelyandpositivelysupporting and developinginitiatives forSHEimprovement.
• Ensures safe operation of maintenance team providing training and enforcing safety rules and procedures.
• Inconjunctionwith EHSteam,effectivelymanagetheLDARprogram.
• Maintains policies and procedures required to maintain, strengthen, and support the IMS and PSM processes
• Supportsmaintenanceworkplanning / schedulingprocesses.Develop,implement,andtrackprocesses / procedures / metrics.
• Identifiesideasandexecuteinitiativestoimproveoperationalperformance
• Overseecontractoractivitiestoensuretheycomplywithestablishedcompanystandards. Identify and maintain relationships with contractors when outside mechanical maintenance is required.
• Monitorsandensuresintegrityofthephysicalplant (buildings,roofs,etc.)
• Provide leadership to the mechanical maintenance resources, administering the maintenance processes and budget, monitoring performance indicators, and assisting in or executing capital projects

Mechanical Reliability

Mechanical Integrity

Capital Expenditures :

Qualifications : Education :

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years experience working in a chemical or refinery environment.

Broad technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment in a specialty chemical plant or refinery type operation required. Good understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance reliability techniques.

Must possess knowledge of current applicable PSM and Ml regulations to the industry (OSHA 1910.119, AP-510, APl-570, APl-653). OR (OSHA 1910.119, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME Piping Code, and API Standards)

Other :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Strong MS Office and personal computer knowledge is critical.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.

Must have excellent business systems experience.

Ability to work flexible schedules as necessary is required.

Must be able to manage time in an environment of changing and multiple priorities.

WorkConditions :

Office environment / Chemical Manufacturing Plant environment. Extensive time will be spent in the plant environment. Plant office environment with significant exposure to Plant elements. Plant environment is a multi-acre site that includes high noise levels, some exposure to fumes and dust, and at times working with hazardous materials. This position is expected to spend a significant portion of each shift walking through the plant up and down stairs and ladders as required to adequately direct activities in a large multi-acre facility.

Benefits :

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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