Maintenance Engineer I - Pasadena, United States - Kaneka Americas Holding

Description

For assigned unit(s),Implement, and maintain a comprehensive reliability improvement program.
Monitor critical equipment and assist in the development and implementation of Preventive Maintenance programs.
Identify equipment and facilities with high maintenance cost and/or high failure rates - mechanical reliability.
Implement the vibration monitoring program to include data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and implementation of corrective actions.
Demonstrate improvement of equipment availability through Reliability KPIs.
Support the non-destructive inspection program which includes planned scheduled equipment inspections.
Implement the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program.
Evaluate adequacy of plant inspection and testing programs to ensure integrity and availability of mechanical components and systems.
Ensure the inspection database is accurate and documentation is complete.
Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment component and system failures, develop and recommend corrective action proposals.

Perform all necessary analysis, conduct all necessary investigations involving vendors and subject matter specialists as needed to identify failure modes, and classify all findings.

Gather and classify all data and information pertaining to equipment component and system failures and failure frequencies.

Develop and implement action plans to eliminate identified failure modes, including but not limited to modifications and changes to:
equipment component and system specifications and standards,inspection, reconditioning, and repair procedures, andtechnician training documents and programs.

Advise and assist on-site mechanical technicians, planners and maintenance supervisors on modifications and improvements of maintenance re-conditioning and repair procedures and practices.

Provide technical expertise in regard to job plan development, equipment critical path, job scopes, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.

Define and approve repairs to service equipment, per RAGAGEPs, potentially including audit and evaluation of contracted repair organizations, and inspection of repair work.

Update equipment records, determine required spare parts, and maintain accurate SAP Bill of Materials.
Participate as a technical adviser on maintenance outages and minor improvement projects,Assist maintenance planning in outage preparation.
Ensure specifications and standards are followed for plant modifications and minor improvement projects.
Review and approve specifications of new equipment.

Participate in pre-start-up safety reviews, and assist in punch listing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of all plant modifications and minor improvement projects.

Be on call to provide technical support when needed.

Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
Emotional EmpathyPositive AttitudeExcellent Communication SkillsFlexibility / AdaptabilityInterpersonal SkillsEXPECTED RESULTSAll work performed safely and efficiently.
Reduce cost and downtime impact of "bad actor" equipment.100% compliance to SHEQ and regulatory testing, inspection, and PMs.
Effective, accurate and timely communication with internal clients, managers and employees.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with all departments and exhibits a "can-do" attitude.
Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors and support sustainable reliability.
Provide accurate and timely reports.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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