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    Sr. Engineering Manager, Asset Reliability Excellence - Charleston, United States - Wacker Chemical

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    Wacker Chemical Charleston, United States

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    Description

    Date:
    Mar 7, 2024


    Location:
    Charleston


    Company:
    Wacker Chemical Corporation


    Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together.

    We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious.

    As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years.

    From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

    To strengthen our team in

    Charleston

    ,
    we are looking for you as a(n)

    Sr. Engineering Manager, Asset Reliability Excellence

    .


    Who we are:
    You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions".

    WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life.

    Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements.

    We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us.

    We are currently seeking a Senior Manager in Asset Reliability Excellence (ARE) for corporate engineering team at our site in Charleston, TN.


    What you will do:


    This strategic role will establish, direct, support, and implement the asset reliability program utilized in the production plants for the US Region.

    This role will be responsible for the overall program management of asset reliability, asset inventory optimization modeling, asset life cycle analysis, and optimized maintenance strategies that maintain and/or exceed compliance with regulatory and Company requirements.

    The major job tasks are to develop, implement, and supervise regional, local harmonized asset reliability programs to optimize Asset Reliability for all Wacker locations in the US Region.

    The Senior Manager will ensure a cost efficient and measurable program design with plans and procedures for reliability and equipment availability while enhancing safety.

    Management responsibilities include 4-6 direct reports.

    This role coordinates the group's tasks across the region with plant engineering, maintenance, and operations to prioritize workloads among the ARE group and external resources as needed to meet deadlines.

    This position manages a small team through coaching, development, setting objectives, as well as annual appraisals. The Senior Manager will have functional reporting line to the Senior Director of Corporate Engineering.

    Direct and oversee the Asset Reliability program for all WACKER US Region locations


    More specifically:


    Develop, implement and supervise Regional Asset Reliability programs to develop stores optimization models, predictive asset failure models, and operational effectiveness optimization strategies for all Wacker locations in US Region.

    Serve as the subject matter expert regarding asset management strategies and asset performance strategies.

    Serve as the subject matter expert regarding KPI's and dashboards to measure Asset Reliability.

    Develop, and help implement, ITPM (Inspection, Testing, and Preventative Maintenance) activities and classifications consistent with standard industry practices.

    Develop, execute and recommend programs to maintain ITPM best practices

    Be prepared to advise as necessary with respect to new equipment design, fabrication, and installation.


    Lead and develop the team(s) responsible for the Asset Reliability (located in Charleston, TN with US Regional responsibility), Asset Strategy Management, and Asset Performance Management.

    Communicate reliability-related risks to management and provide support to Site Engineering and Maintenance Teams to ensure alignment with US Regional and Technical objectives

    Evaluate and apply new technologies when supported by a business case. Drive continual improvement through reliability and OEE dashboards, failure analysis, and peer engagement for US Region.

    Lead analysis of asset failure trends to accurately predict maintenance budget strategies.

    Develop and implement tools for determining asset reliability risks for safety and integrity.

    Develop and coordinate End of Life Planning strategies for rotating/reciprocating, process equipment, and other assets (long term replacement) to avoid unscheduled failures.

    Develop equipment and spare parts related engineering guidance documents such as procedures, standards, work instructions, etc. and provide training, as needed. Develop tools to develop models, schedules, monitor, and ensure effectiveness of ITPMs (Inspection, Test and Preventative Maintenance).

    Support technical spare parts management program.

    Provide Asset Reliability related support for equipment focused capital project development and implementation.

    Provide management to WACKER direct reports and direction to identified contractors providing Asset Reliability services

    Define resource strategies including contractor personnel or external service providers in cooperation with local internal customers in Operations, Engineering & Maintenance

    Ensure compliance with industry relevant regulations, codes, standards, and industry best practices (including ASME, API, ANSI, SAE, etc.), and quality requirements, as applicable to the site/Region

    Promote asset reliability culture through personal behavior and commitment. Provide support to Process Safety Management, Mechanical Integrity, Plant Engineering, and Maintenance programs.


    Perform audits to ensure effectiveness of asset reliability systems at WCC sites in the US Region on periodic basis or at the discretion of WCC management.


    What we need from you:
    B.S. in engineering is required; M.S. is mechanical or chemical engineering is preferred

    Minimum of 15 years' experience in manufacturing related work is required, preferably in an asset reliability/quality execution role; 20+ years of experience is strongly preferred

    Previous experience in covering predictive maintenance for petrochemical and/or chemical plants

    5+ years of management experience leading a team of technical direct reports

    Expert knowledge regarding Asset Reliability, stores optimization, life cycle analyses a plus

    Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and executing an Asset Reliability or Productivity program at a regional or corporate level

    Demonstrated experience in identifying and improving operational efficiency issues

    Expertise in project management and cost estimation

    Exceptional leadership, ownership, and communication skills

    Strong knowledge of digitalization tools and asset data management software (e.g. SAP, Meridium, APM)

    Strong knowledge regarding safe work practices, hazard identification and awareness, and reliability investigation and root cause analysis.

    Proactive work attitude with deep field experience and the willingness to work independently and team oriented in a dynamic Plant environment

    Willing and able to work collaboratively in a global team-based environment.

    Knowledge of chemical manufacturing process equipment, troubleshooting, failure analysis and maintenance practices.

    Strong engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills


    Familiarity with asset data management tools and experience in the ability to identify trends through data evaluation for reliability analysis.

    SAP experience will be preferred.

    Familiar with reliability tools and techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (FMEA), preventive maintenance and predictive technologies

    Effective time management, organizational, and record keeping skills. Familiarity with office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

    Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements

    Physical ability to work around industrial equipment, incl. frequent climbing of stairs and ladders in a chemical plant environment and for Regional/global business travels


    Ability to wear personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, respirator, and hearing protection).

    Participation in trade organizations such as ASME, SAE, SMRP etc. regarding reliability related efforts is a plus

    ability related efforts is a plus

    What do we offer?

    WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams.

    Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

    WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner.

    Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

    Compensation and Incentive plans

    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

    Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

    Paid parental leave

    Wellbeing fund

    Flexible hybrid work arrangements

    401(k) with company match

    Education Assistance Program

    Career development and advancement opportunities

    Support for Community Involvement

    We are looking forward to your online application at

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    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

    A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

    WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


    Nearest Major Market:
    Chattanooga

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