What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer I – Fixed Equipment position at Westlake?
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SUMMARY
Provide technical assistance to the maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment throughout the plant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review fixed equipment inspection reports and recommendations for equipment repair and / or replacement.
- Ensure inspections are done timely and that the inspection intervals are optimized.
- Review inspection frequencies of pressure safety valves to ensure they are adequate and track compliance.
- Evaluate fixed equipment fitness for continued service.
- Perform equipment failure analysis (i.e. root cause analysis) to determined and correct equipment problems to prevent reoccurrence.
- Follow equipment repair in shops to ensure timely and proper repair.
- Work with other engineers to develop and improve maintenance procedures for equipment inspection and repair.
- Actively participate in process improvement programs such as Six Sigma, etc.
- Participate in the PACE culture of safety and demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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