Ashland
Maintenance and Reliability Engineer – Texas City, TX
We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer to join our Life Sciences business unit at our Texas City plant. This highly visible role reports to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager and will play a critical part in driving uptime, performance, and safety.
Responsibilities
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 & optimize maintenance tasks, and support turnaround activities.
Diagnose equipment failures and develop technical solutions to improve performance & reduce downtime.
Manage maintenance KPIs, including MTTR, MTBF, & equipment availability.
Lead equipment improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, & performance optimization.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, & quality standards.
Coordinate technical teams & external contractors as needed.
Collaborate with engineering, process, & project teams to resolve issues & improve plant reliability.
Apply data analysis techniques to address recurring failures & operational inefficiencies.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies & assess their applicability to site operations.
Participate & lead in incident investigations & root cause analyses.
Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to improve documentation, repair records, & PMs.
Secondary Responsibilities
Design & implement reliability programs to maximize uptime & minimize costs.
Schedule external services & manage purchase orders to align with maintenance planning.
Work with Process Engineers & Maintenance Supervisors to develop daily schedules & manage backlog.
Support safety, environmental, & quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe & efficient departmental operations.
Qualifications – Mandatory
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Strong technical aptitude, communication skills, & supervisory capabilities.
Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo) systems & reliability tools.
Willingness to work outside regular hours, including weekends & holidays, as needed.
Ability to respond to site emergencies & wear appropriate PPE.
Physical capability to lift equipment, climb, squat, & enter confined spaces.
Valid driver’s license.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Travel may be required within Texas & the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across all organizational levels.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, & statistical improvement methods.
Familiarity with industry codes, cGMP, & emergency response protocols.
Prior experience with rotating equipment & unionized teams.
Formal training in Root Cause Analysis is a plus.
Ability to identify quality improvement opportunities & lead implementation efforts.
Team recognition, rewards, & performance-based incentives.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting Day 1.
401(k) with company match.
Paid maternity & paternity leave.
Tuition assistance.
Disability insurance.
Competitive salary – $120,000 (based on experience).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Responsibilities
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 & optimize maintenance tasks, and support turnaround activities.
Diagnose equipment failures and develop technical solutions to improve performance & reduce downtime.
Manage maintenance KPIs, including MTTR, MTBF, & equipment availability.
Lead equipment improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, & performance optimization.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, & quality standards.
Coordinate technical teams & external contractors as needed.
Collaborate with engineering, process, & project teams to resolve issues & improve plant reliability.
Apply data analysis techniques to address recurring failures & operational inefficiencies.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies & assess their applicability to site operations.
Participate & lead in incident investigations & root cause analyses.
Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to improve documentation, repair records, & PMs.
Secondary Responsibilities
Design & implement reliability programs to maximize uptime & minimize costs.
Schedule external services & manage purchase orders to align with maintenance planning.
Work with Process Engineers & Maintenance Supervisors to develop daily schedules & manage backlog.
Support safety, environmental, & quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe & efficient departmental operations.
Qualifications – Mandatory
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Strong technical aptitude, communication skills, & supervisory capabilities.
Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo) systems & reliability tools.
Willingness to work outside regular hours, including weekends & holidays, as needed.
Ability to respond to site emergencies & wear appropriate PPE.
Physical capability to lift equipment, climb, squat, & enter confined spaces.
Valid driver’s license.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Travel may be required within Texas & the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across all organizational levels.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, & statistical improvement methods.
Familiarity with industry codes, cGMP, & emergency response protocols.
Prior experience with rotating equipment & unionized teams.
Formal training in Root Cause Analysis is a plus.
Ability to identify quality improvement opportunities & lead implementation efforts.
Team recognition, rewards, & performance-based incentives.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting Day 1.
401(k) with company match.
Paid maternity & paternity leave.
Tuition assistance.
Disability insurance.
Competitive salary – $120,000 (based on experience).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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