API Inspection and Reliability Engineer

Our Parlin site is seeking a highly motivated API Inspection and Reliability Engineer who will support Cyrel^® packaging printing plate manufacturing, Pyralux^® resin manufacturing, and polyimide precursor manufacturing for HD Microsystem. Parlin, NJ site is located approximately 35 miles south of New York City. This business units are part of our Electronics and Industrial solutions.

The API Inspection and Reliability Engineer provides API inspections and MIQA/Reliability engineering leadership and support for the site. This position performs the API inspections and NDE for the site. This role includes the implementation and sustainability of the MIQA program on site. This position focuses on enhancing equipment reliability through analysis versus first response, day-to-day trouble shooting of failed equipment. This individual will function as a technical resource that will drive process safety and reliability following RAGAGEP’s. This individual is expected to have a sound knowledge and the ability to apply engineering principles and tools to identify and prioritize bad actors.

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Execute API 510, API 570 and API 653 inspections and NDE on the site vessels tanks and piping.

Spearhead the site NJ Owner User Pressure Vessel program.

Ensure appropriate inspection technologies are being used and assess quality of inspection plans. Revise and Implement test plans to ensure equipment tests are appropriate for application.

Follow up on inspection findings to improve equipment reliability prior to equipment failure.

Utilize reliability engineering tools to maximize equipment reliability such as: SAP, Meridium, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspections (RBI), RCFA, spare parts optimizations, TEEP&OEE, PM Plan optimizations, reliability modeling, equipment history analysis, failure predictions and other reliability tools or techniques as needed to drive reliability solutions.

Prioritize and drive reliability and maintenance improvements efforts based on the above tools, cost, business objectives, etc.

Provide coaching to Area Operations and Maintenance technicians of importance of early work identification, proper use of SAP, operating within Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs), general/overall machine health, etc.

Provide technical guidance/coaching for routine maintenance activities, as needed.

Implement Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) best practices. Track, document, and communicate mechanical integrity work being performed on PSM Critical Equipment.

Provides technical, MIQA and reliability support for items such as: vessels, piping, mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, and materials of construction consistent with ASME, API, SAP, DuPont Standards, PSM MIQA requirements, Inspection Briefs, etc.

Develop and utilize personal network of Corporate and Site resources to ensure adequate technical and reliability support is provided, as needed.

Analyze equipment history, including auditing data accuracy, and follow-up with Technicians.

Provide support for root cause failure analysis (RCFA, 5-Whys) for critical equipment failures, including physical failure analysis.

Ensure correct information is entered into the SAP with a unique ID, with a complete description, proper codes, and data fields, etc.

Determine critical spare parts and appropriate stocking levels.

Qualifications

This individual must have a good working knowledge of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) best practices. This person must have the organizational capability to work in multiple production areas and processes and be able to communicate well with operators, mechanics, peers, and leadership. They must be able to lead multiple improvement teams in the various production areas and network with appropriate networks such as MIQANET and ME&I and maintain a strong connect to technical organizations such as the Rotating Machinery, E&I, Process Equipment, and M&RS groups.

BS in mechanical engineering or related engineering field time.

Up to date API certifications in 510 and 570

Up to date NDE certification- Level II-UT Thickness Limited

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

API 653 certification is a plus.

Team leadership skills.

Interpersonal, people development and training skills

Ability to work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment

Facilities engineering processes, principles, and maintenance & reliability functional excellence capability.

2+ years or more experience in a chemical/manufacturing plant (or related industry) with a focus on MIQA, reliability, or PSM, preferably in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment

Understands MIQA policy requirements for Process Safety Management (S21A), statutory & regulatory requirements as applicable, and Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP)

Understands the Maintenance Work Management

Must Have

BS in mechanical engineering or related engineering field time.

Up to date API certifications in 510 and 570

Up to date NDE certification- Level II-UT Thickness Limited

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred/Nice to Have

API 653 certification is a plus.

2+ years or more experience in a chemical/manufacturing plant (or related industry) with a focus on MIQA, reliability, or PSM, preferably in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment

Understands MIQA policy requirements for Process Safety Management (S21A), statutory & regulatory requirements as applicable, and Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP)

Understands the Maintenance Work Management Process (WMP) and its impact upon MIQA