Cloud engineer [h1.location_city]

Who We Are :

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Overview

Leadership, Innovation, Solutions, Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids and cyclo-olefin plastics for today's advanced medical and electronic applications.

Purpose :

Responsible for implementing and managing the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program to support the Texas and Mississippi manufacturing plants. Serves as the Mechanical Engineering subject matter expert and responsible for the Mechanical Integrity Program for these sites.

Essential Job Functions :

Use specific knowledge and expertise in reliability principles, analytics, equipment performance, and failure modes to initiate and drive focused equipment reliability improvements by supporting the following Zeon programs, initiatives, and processes.

• Implement and manage a Predictive Maintenance program including vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasonic, and oil analysis.
• Manage the existing Mechanical Integrity program. Work with maintenance leaders at both sites to ensure 100% compliance.
• Manage the corporate risk insurance program and coordinate audits at both sites.
• Work with site maintenance leaders to evaluate MI reports, Fitness for Service, and repair plans as necessary.
• Maintain long term Equipment Asset replacement plan and ensure budget inclusion of major equipment in MI program.
• Review and monitor rotating equipment conditions including vibration data, lube oil results, IR and Ultrasound data. Utilize critical operating process data to evaluate equipment health.
• Manage ZCLP PdM and MI databases.
• Perform analysis of equipment histories, maintenance costs and system failures; develop a refined asset management strategy.
• Drive the Site Bad Actor Program and Metrics
• Provide relevant vibration, oil analysis, and other PdM data history to support root cause analysis efforts
• Manage 3rd party MI inspection services Contractors.
• Support the Design for Reliability, Maintainability and Inspectability for new equipment related Projects and equipment designs and ensure all technical documents and supporting drawings, OEM Manuals and other support documents are presented at the commissioning of the Equipment. Ensure new or redesigned equipment is set up in SAP with Equipment Criticality Prioritization and Asset Strategies developed for all Critical Assets.
• Report PdM and MI KPI's for asset management including cost avoidance, cost savings, PdM monitoring compliance, and corrective actions in Reliance database.
• Act as a resource in identification and correction of potential equipment problems.
• Recommend and monitor continuous remote monitoring systems and applications.
• Facilitate equipment root cause failure analysis / pro-active FMECA (RCM)
• Recommend and implement PM optimization.
• Lead Site Spare Parts Strategy based on Equipment Criticalities, lead times, benefit / cost vs. risk analyses.
• Integrate use of Reliability Analytics and Modeling to analyze trends, build models and make projections for probability of failure and Mechanical Availability.

Job Requirements :

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications :

Benefits

Zeon offers growth opportunities, a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits program. Benefits : Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K Plan w / Company match. Screening Requirements : Physical Exam including Drug Screen, Background Check.

Zeon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.