Reliability Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our RI - Richmond site's engineering team based in Richmond, IN. The ideal candidate for the Reliability Engineer will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges; they will use their excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and strong problem-solving analytical skills to successfully ensure continuity of plant operations, maximum utilization of equipment, cost effective purchases of capital equipment and the safety of personnel.ResponsibilitiesThe Reliability Engineer will be reportable to the Stores, Engineering, and Reliability Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

Project Management

Manage the Project Engineer’s project’s workload.

Analyze long range trends and recommend equipment modifications to improve reliability.

Collaborate with site team to identify and implement projects that improve reliability, cost, capacity, and safety to the site

Identify resources needed and solutions as required for large capex projects

Participate in process safety management activities.

Utilize project metrics in alignment with organization and global best practicesReliability Management

Manage Reliability Specialist

Provide leadership to create and implement a full PdM program

Align with best practices with the organization – utilize Corporate team and other sites as guide.

Identify metrics to validate best practices adherences and operational improvement due to reliability efforts

Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to identify potential failures and solutions before they occur.Spare Parts Management

Manage the Maintenance Parts Specialist

Provide leadership for the implementation and utilization of SAP functionality

Provide leadership for the creation and utilization of metrics to measure success with spare parts requirements

Implement procedures to identify required spare parts and ensure the correct parts are ordered and received

Assess non OEM options to ensure suitability and quality if used.

Validate rotatable spares suitability for use as well as repaired or fabricated componentsMaintenance Best Practices Consultant

Provide guidance to the site Maintenance Team and Maintenance Supervisor to implement best practices

Identify site specific methodologies to implementRequired SkillsTo perform this job successfully the individual must have the following or equivalent:

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering

Minimum 5 years mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments

Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment

Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Must have experience leading projects and teams

Have ability to influence all levels of the organization

Bilingual (English / Spanish) helpful

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time