Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.

TARGETED OUTCOMES:

We are seeking a highly skilled Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer to join our team, with a focus on rotating equipment. As a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and motors. Your expertise will help us reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve overall plant performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential failures

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for rotating equipment

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs

• Analyze data from condition monitoring systems (CMS) and recommend actions to improve equipment reliability

• Develop and maintain equipment reliability metrics and reports

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize reliability improvement projects

• Implement and manage reliability improvement projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 1-3 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a related field

• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and motors

• Experience with reliability engineering tools and techniques, such as RCA, FMEA, and RCM

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification

• Experience with condition monitoring systems (CMS) and data analysis

• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, such as API and ISO

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.