Job Title:

Technical Superintendent – Reliability and Integrity

Location:

Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA, Decatur, USA

Reporting To:

Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Job Description:

General Description:

Responsible for leading the site reliability improvement strategy and the Technical Service and Reliability Engineers in the maintenance, improvement and installation of assets. The Superintendent develops, counsels and assures Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Inspection personnel are trained, competent and achieve high performance levels. Ensures site stationary equipment is “fit for service” in accordance with PSM (Process Safety Management), IVXP Engineering Technical Practices (ETPs), Site-Specific Practices, and other applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Recruits, develops, assigns and supervises engineers and inspectors

Assumes responsibility for mechanical and I&E engineering improvements of the assets
Establishes qualifications for new hires
Assigns engineers to investigate and resolve problems
Leads team in improving asset reliability
Plans and submits annual budget
Plan and support career development for staff
Conducts performance evaluations

Implement projects to improve asset performance

Assumes responsibility for planning capital expenditures within scope
Lobbies for project funding
Forecasts asset improvements
Prioritize projects through cost/benefit analyses
Accountable for maintaining the registry of critical equipment for the site

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
Attend meetings as required
Attends training as required
Complies with all HSSE programs, policies and procedures
Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Preferred Skill Set

Qualification

Experience:

Education/Experience/Certifications Required:

BS in Engineering
Experience: 15+ years manufacturing experience in a petrochemical environment
5+ years of leadership experience

Additional requirements/competencies:

Establish and maintain a compliance culture

Proven record of sound judgment and effective decision making
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of production processes; use of P&IDs, PFDs and control schematics
Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other standard office software
Strong organizational skills
Highly developed experience in project management
Strong negotiating skills
Understanding of financial principles

Education/Experience/Certifications Preferred:

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineering license

Knowledge of various damage mechanisms of process equipment in petrochemical and utilities industries

Physical Capabilities Requirements:

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