Senior Reliability Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: A global specialty chemicals and materials company with a diverse range of end markets is looking for a Senior Reliability Engineer for its New Orleans area location.  Job responsibilities will include: Provide mechanical engineering support for most reliable operation and lowest life cycle cost for rotating and fixed equipment in world class solids manufacturing and handling facility. Support Reliability Centered Manufacturing to improve occupancy and to reduce costs to best in class as % of ERV. Demonstrated successes related to mechanical equipment such as cost improvements projects, improvements in MTBF and elimination of chronic problems through root cause analysis.  Demonstrated teaching of engineering best practices to all manufacturing personnel for optimum asset performance including repair techniques to craftsmen and equipment operating best practices with operating personnel.  Must have excellent cost focus and desire for continuous improvement.  Able to apply RBI concepts.  Must be capable of drawing others to action; able to influence others to targeted outcomes.  Candidate should be self motivated, highly skilled, team player with exceptional cost focus. Individual should be results oriented with continuous improvement mindset. Critical thinking skills required.  Desire and patience to teach craftsmen.   JOB REQUIREMENTS: BS Mechanical Engineering. 8 years of related experience in a Chemical, Petrochemical or petroleum production or refining facility. Candidate should excel technically and be familiar with all aspects of rotating and reciprocating equipment and vessel and piping systems common in Chemical plants.  Familiar with all ASME, API standards and reliability best practices.  Solids handling is a plus. Additional education desired in: o  Root cause analysis o  Kepner Tregoe method o  Leadership training