Engineering Superintendent- Reliability & Int

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• Please see Supt Engineering Job Element Checklist