Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem's 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Marcus Hook, PA

Travel Involved: 5%

The Mechanical Engineer provides direct engineering support to the Maintenance & Operations Organizations. Must have hands on experience in fixed & rotating equipment, including compressors, pumps, extruders, piping, and vessel inspections. Position is the front line technical resource for daily maintenance program execution. Responsibilities will also include routine assistance to operations and maintenance groups in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

• Provide technical support to planners in the development of work orders for day-to-day execution
• Utilize mechanical knowledge to support complex troubleshooting of equipment issues
• MOC creation for plant equipment modification
• Provide oversight for predictive maintenance programs including vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis, and ultrasonics
• Field oversight of PM efficacy and adjustment of PM's as needed
• Implement reliability best practices
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance tasks, and support maintenance activities
• Equipment repairs, including issuing ITP's as required
• Capital equipment replacements or overhauls
• Conduct root cause investigations of mechanical equipment failures
• Reviewing and responding to feedback from work execution team

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are critical for effective communication of complex issues across the organization, as well as for mentoring and consensus building.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of business drivers, change management requirements, reliability processes, and maintenance workflows.
• The individual must have or develop basic proficiency in the following areas with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert in particular areas:
  • Basic understanding of industry codes and standards (i.e., API, ASME)
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance concepts
  • Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Meridium)
• Must be an excellent communicator, a strong leader, have solid interpersonal skills, and be able to interact with all levels in the organization.
• Must be a self-starter and have high standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of sound engineering practices and principles relating to mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment design, installation, and maintenance, including hands-on troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, and extruders.
• Knowledge and understanding of Predictive technologies, including vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis, and ultrasonic

• Ability to handle complex, abstract problems from identification to resolution
• Experience with predictive maintenance with Certifications in vibration, oil analysis, thermography, etc.
• Experience with Fixed equipment inspection and repair (including API 510, 570, and 653).
• Able to work in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Knowledge of coordinating Turn Around activities.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship.

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.