E&I Reliability Engineer

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with five manufacturing facilities in the United States.
Ascend is currently searching for an E&I Reliability Engineer for our Pensacola, Florida location. The primary purpose of the E&I Reliability Engineer is to understand, follow and participate in the upkeep of ASCEND electrical practices, standards, guidelines and procedures staying current with industry standards, technology and improved safety methods.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide key equipment support for the maintenance of area process operations;
• Identify, evaluate, specify and select process equipment to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the assigned assets;
• Ensure the operability, reliability and integrity of the assigned assets;
• Provide support for electrical distribution systems and infrastructure projects within the Luling facility including switchgear, transformers, transmissions, arc flash and monitoring;
• Understand of electrical infrastructure voltages ranging from 480V to 13.8KV;
• Manage larger, complex turn-arounds of the assigned assets;
• Support the coordination and scheduling of assigned plant safety and reliability inspections;
• Review results and support plan, design and execution of necessary repairs and/or modifications to resolve discrepancies identified by the Electrical Reliability group;
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis, asset criticality analysis and failure mode and effect analysis studies to improve reliability of the area equipment;
• Evaluate and provide electrical engineering and/or project management services with respect to electrical infrastructure ensuring the achievement of project and operational objectives within the full lifecycle of the project;
• Be responsible for identifying, evaluating and implementing equipment and process modifications to eliminate deficiencies, bottlenecks and process problems including motors, instrumentation, control and heat trace systems, networking and SAP;
• Work with OEM suppliers, local vendors and the stores to develop appropriate sparing strategies, while effectively utilizing ASCEND resources;
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements and engineering standards regarding equipment and NFPA70e;
• Comply with site safety rules and actively work to improve safety through coaching or engineered improvements;
• Develop and maintain the following equipment documentation, equipment descriptions, spare parts, equipment lists, histories, manuals, flow sheet documentation, drawings, etc.;
• Provide equipment-specific technical training on the operation and maintenance of process equipment in process operations;
• Support startup of equipment and unit operations;
• Improve equipment performance to enable best practices in site operations;
• Foster experience exchange and promote knowledge transfer with other Plant Engineers;
• Promote continued development of self and area personnel through peer coaching and providing constructive feedback;
• Support Site and Area Production System improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology or Associate Degree with 3-5 year's experience in E&I Project Engineering or Maintenance.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 and 70E).

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP, Excel, CAD (Visio), Ladder logic (Rockwell) and / or Instrumentation Interfacing Software.

Skills Summary:
About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.
Why work at Ascend?
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.
We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.
Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.
Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs
Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.
One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.