Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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INVISTA, a global leader in the production of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers, is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Reliability Engineer with a focus on Rotating Equipment to join our team in Orange, Texas.

We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and providing valuable solutions to our customers.

Orange, Texas is a vibrant community located on the Texas-Louisiana state line along the Sabine River.

With approximately 20,000 residents, Orange offers a rich mix of cultural and recreational activities.

Enjoy exploring our nature center, visiting historic buildings, and discovering local museums.

Whether you're interested in outdoor adventures or cultural experiences, Orange provides a welcoming and dynamic environment for both work and play.

What You Will Do


* Innovate and Transform: Drive new innovative and transformative technologies in reliability applications to enhance performance and efficiency.


* Improve Reliability: Continuously improve asset availability and reliability by addressing equipment system failures and implementing effective improvement strategies.


* Project Justification: Develop economical and technical justifications to support capital projects involving equipment replacements and reliability improvements.


* Collaboration: Work with project managers, design contractors, and vendors to develop scopes of work and detailed engineering designs for repairs and improvement projects.


* Lead and Participate in Critical Processes: Participate or lead Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), Management of Change (MOCs), Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), Risk Assessments and Mitigation plans, and other key reliability work processes.


* Turnaround Support: Provide critical support for turnaround scope development, planning, and execution to ensure timely and efficient operations.


* Routine Operations and Maintenance: Support routine operation and maintenance activities, manage unplanned events, and contribute to turnarounds and projects that impact unit availability.


* Technical Expertise: Offer technical expertise for the onsite and offsite repair of rotating equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field


* 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or Process Safety Management (PSM) covered facility


* 5+ years of hands-on experience in preventative maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and developing scopes of work for improvement


* Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implementation of effective reliability strategies


* Experience with pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment


* Ability to travel up to 10% of the time


* This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience using engin...