Ashland Inc.
* Serve as a key member of the Texas City Maintenance Team, supporting plant operations and reliability initiatives.* Commit to a Zero Incident Safety/Environmental Culture.* Lead and implement reliability best practices, develop and optimize maintenance tasks, and support turnaround activities.* Diagnose equipment failures and develop technical solutions to improve performance and reduce downtime.* Manage maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability.* Lead equipment improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, and performance optimization.* Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.* Coordinate technical teams and external contractors as needed.* Collaborate with engineering, process, and project teams to resolve issues and improve plant reliability.* Apply data analysis techniques to address recurring failures and operational inefficiencies.* Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to site operations.* Participate and lead in incident investigations and root cause analyses.* Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to improve documentation, repair records and PMs.* Support the development of maintenance plans including:
+ Value-added preventive maintenance tasks
+ Predictive and condition-based methodologies
+ Life cycle cost analysis for repair/replace/redesign decisions
+ Reliability-centered maintenance strategies
+ FMEA and continuous improvement initiatives* Design and implement reliability programs to maximize up time and minimize costs.* Schedule external services and manage purchase orders to align with maintenance planning.* Work with Process Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors to develop daily schedules and manage backlog.* Support safety, environmental, and quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.* Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient departmental operations.* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience.* Strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and supervisory capabilities.* Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo) systems and reliability tools.* Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.* Ability to respond to site emergencies and wear appropriate PPE.* Physical capability to lift equipment, climb, squat, and enter confined spaces.* Valid driver’s license.* Authorized to work in the United States.* Travel may be required within Texas and the U.S.* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across all organizational levels.* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and statistical improvement methods.* Familiarity with industry codes, cGMP, and emergency response protocols.* Prior experience with rotating equipment and unionized teams.* Formal training in Root Cause Analysis is a plus.* Ability to identify quality improvement opportunities and lead implementation efforts.* Team recognition rewards and performance-based incentives.* Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision starting Day 1 for you and your family.* 401(k) plan with company match.* Salary $120,000 depending on experience.* Position is located at the Texas City, Texas plant.* Schedule is primarily M-F, with occasional availability nights and weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Value-added preventive maintenance tasks
+ Predictive and condition-based methodologies
+ Life cycle cost analysis for repair/replace/redesign decisions
+ Reliability-centered maintenance strategies
+ FMEA and continuous improvement initiatives* Design and implement reliability programs to maximize up time and minimize costs.* Schedule external services and manage purchase orders to align with maintenance planning.* Work with Process Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors to develop daily schedules and manage backlog.* Support safety, environmental, and quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.* Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient departmental operations.* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience.* Strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and supervisory capabilities.* Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo) systems and reliability tools.* Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.* Ability to respond to site emergencies and wear appropriate PPE.* Physical capability to lift equipment, climb, squat, and enter confined spaces.* Valid driver’s license.* Authorized to work in the United States.* Travel may be required within Texas and the U.S.* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across all organizational levels.* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and statistical improvement methods.* Familiarity with industry codes, cGMP, and emergency response protocols.* Prior experience with rotating equipment and unionized teams.* Formal training in Root Cause Analysis is a plus.* Ability to identify quality improvement opportunities and lead implementation efforts.* Team recognition rewards and performance-based incentives.* Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision starting Day 1 for you and your family.* 401(k) plan with company match.* Salary $120,000 depending on experience.* Position is located at the Texas City, Texas plant.* Schedule is primarily M-F, with occasional availability nights and weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr