Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Engineer to join our team, with a focus on rotating equipment. As a 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.

TAREGETED OUTCOMES:

- 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

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 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

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.

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 sil

  • Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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...

  • Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist

    20 hours ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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...

  • Ot Network Specialist

    2 days ago

    Alvin, United States INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Full time

    Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference? **Job title** OT Network Specialist **Salary Range** $115,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience **Location** Alvin, Texas **Closing Date** 6/17/2024 **Organizational Context and Job Purpose** The Olefins &...

  • Dealership Payroll Specialist, Experience Req'd

    1 day ago

    Alvin, United States Ron Carter Ford in Alvin Full time

    3005 FM 528, Alvin, TX 77511 **DEALERSHIP PAYROLL SPECIALIST**: **Excellent Income & Great Benefits**: **_ Minimum of 2 years’ experience required. _** **_Dealership experience is preferred._**: If you’re looking to grow with a company and have an opportunity for advancement, then look no further. Ron Carter Ford pays you at top-of-industry levels,...

  • Dealership Payroll Specialist, Experience Req'd

    1 week ago

    Alvin, Texas, United States Ron Carter Ford in Alvin Full time

    3005 FM 528, Alvin, TX 77511 DEALERSHIP PAYROLL SPECIALISTExcellent Income & Great BenefitsMinimum of 2 years' experience required. Dealership experience is preferred.If you're looking to grow with a company and have an opportunity for advancement, then look no further. Ron Carter Ford pays you at top-of-industry levels, provide continued training, and give...

  • Dealership Payroll Specialist, Experience Req'd

    20 hours ago

    Alvin, Texas, United States Ron Carter Ford in Alvin Full time

    3005 FM 528, Alvin, TX 77511 DEALERSHIP PAYROLL SPECIALISTExcellent Income & Great BenefitsMinimum of 2 years' experience required. Dealership experience is preferred.If you're looking to grow with a company and have an opportunity for advancement, then look no further. Ron Carter Ford pays you at top-of-industry levels, provide continued training, and give...

  • Student Life Specialist

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Alvin Community College Full time

    Salary: See Position Description Location : Alvin Community College - Main Campus Job Type: Full-time (Staff) Job Number: FY2324-182 Department: Office of Student Services Division: Athletics & Student Life Opening Date: 05/21/2024 Job SummaryMinimum Salary $33,671.87 Salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience. This is a Full-Time...

  • Student Life Specialist

    22 hours ago

    Alvin, United States Alvin Community College Full time

    Salary: See Position Description Location : Alvin Community College - Main Campus Job Type: Full-time (Staff) Job Number: FY2324-182 Department: Office of Student Services Division: Athletics & Student Life Opening Date: 05/21/2024 Job SummaryMinimum Salary $33,671.87 Salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience. This is a Full-Time...

  • Senior Maintenance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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...

  • Senior Maintenance Specialist

    6 hours ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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...

  • Production Engineering Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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 our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with...

  • Production Engineering Supervisor

    20 hours ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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 our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with...

  • Principal Maintenance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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...

  • Principal Maintenance Specialist

    8 hours ago

    Alvin, United States Ascend Performance Materials Full time

    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...

  • Production Engineering Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Job Juncture Full time

    Job Description Job description: The primary purpose of the Production Engineering Supervisor is to drive safety, reliability, and efficiency in AN. The Production Engineering Supervisor adds direct value to the business by improving real-time unit performance in production, raw material usage, energy usage, quality, and daily KPI tracking.The Production...

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Burnett Specialists Staffing & Recruiting Full time

    Job DescriptionA Manufacturing Engineer job in Alvin, TX. is available through Burnett Specialists. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years Chemical manufacturing experience. Design and put into practice, lead, and champion the use of best-in-class and lean/six sigma-based work processes to meet safety, regulatory compliance,...

  • Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Alvin, United States Stealth Recruiting Services Full time

    Job Description The primary purpose of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is primarily to improve the performance of the rotating equipment assets performance on site, lead rotating reliability programs, and identify and manage systems reliability risks. Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing and...

  • Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

    1 month ago

    Alvin, United States Stealth Recruiting Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe primary purpose of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is primarily to improve the performance of the rotating equipment assets performance on site, lead rotating reliability programs, and identify and manage systems reliability risks. Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for...

  • Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

    1 month ago

    Alvin, United States Stealth Recruiting Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe primary purpose of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is primarily to improve the performance of the rotating equipment assets performance on site, lead rotating reliability programs, and identify and manage systems reliability risks. Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for...

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    1 week ago

    Alvin, United States Burnett Specialists Staffing & Recruiting Full time

    Job Description A Manufacturing Engineer job in Alvin, TX. is available through Burnett Specialists. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years Chemical manufacturing experience. Design and put into practice, lead, and champion the use of best-in-class and lean/six sigma-based work processes to meet safety, regulatory compliance,...