Your Job
INVISTA is currently seeking a motivated and self-driven Rotating/Machinery Mechanical Engineer with an interest in the application of the latest engineering technology and leading industry trends to improve the reliability of the rotating equipment population. This position will report to our Machinery Reliability Manager and be in Victoria, TX with substantial engagement with IT/OT, Operations Excellence and Projects.
Our Team
The Machinery Reliability team is responsible for the support and ownership of site-wide mechanical integrity efforts and reliability through the application of technology, tools, work practices, and supporting capability development in people. This role will influence and drive the equipment health and overall Site/Business competitiveness.
What You Will Do
- Eliminate unplanned events in rotating equipment (pumps, blowers, centrifuges, compressors, turbines, fans, rotary dryers, agitators) using Reliability Principles (RCA, FMEA, MTBF, etc.). Scopes of repair and selection of plant equipment by communicating, investigating, analyzing, researching, specifying, and designing.
- Design and implement fundamental mechanical engineering projects related to rotating equipment to address plant needs.
- Assess, build, and deploy sensors, predictive models, and operating limit strategies to transition from time-based strategies to condition based monitoring.
- Provide technical recommendations through the collection, analysis, and summary of data and trends. Partner with Operations and Maintenance to develop new tools that grow new capabilities in the organization.
- Identify and rapidly deploy new APM technologies to accomplish our Vision. Collaborate, solve technical problems, support troubleshooting and steer economic decisions while working with a diverse workforce.
- Lead reliability and risk reduction projects, programs, and initiatives. Develop tools that convert data to information allowing transparency for better decision making.
- Support and leverage initiatives at other INVISTA sites through a Community of Practice.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or an Engineering degree with rotating equipment reliability improvement experience
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
- 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering as it relates to rotating equipment calculations, specifications, and MTBF improvement
- Condition based monitoring strategy development involving deployment and visualization of sensors, machinery risk, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, AI
- Knowledge of Failure Modes analysis and implementation of improvement strategies
- Knowledge of condition-based monitoring methods, vibration diagnostics, and corrective action methods (balancing, resonance, alignment, couplings, etc.) to improve performance
- Knowledge of Lubrication principles, programs, and issue resolution
- Knowledge of rotating equipment compliance, recommended practices, and engineering standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ISO, OSHA, and other RAGAGEP's)
- Experience with engineering software, statistical data analytics, reliability modeling to help set organizational prioritization of improvement opportunities
- Experience leading and troubleshooting projects
- Possession of related industry related certifications (CMRP, Vibration Level II +, Reliability Principles, etc.)
- Programing in Pi Vision, Pi Explorer, or related platforms
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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