Mechanical Reliability Engineer City Narrows State/Province Virginia Overview:

Celanese’s Cellulose Acetate manufacturing facility in Narrows, Virginia, colloquially known as, “Celco”, rests on the banks of the New River.  Celco has manufactured Cellulose Acetate in various forms since 1939 and has a rich history as a cornerstone of the larger community.  Situated in the greater Blacksburg area, Celco employs approximately 1000 full time and contract employees.

The Baling Reliability Engineer provides the technical expertise on all matters of reliability engineering, assessment, and monitoring for all Baling process equipment as a key part of the operations organization.  This position focuses on enhancing equipment reliability through analysis, along with some first response, day-to-day troubleshooting of equipment problems.

Responsibilities: Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of workEnsure unit is operating at entitlement reliability targets and anticipate potential emerging issuesDevelop department reliability program, ensure proper execution, and drive continuous improvementUtilize reliability engineering tools including; vibration, lubrication, root cause failure, and bad actor analyses to deliver holistic improvements of production waste, lost production opportunity, and maintenance costProvide technical and engineering support on mechanical, electrical, and controls equipmentActive participant in site Management of Change process, including generating MOCs for improvement work and reviewing other’s MOCs for reliability needsDevelop capital project scope and justification as needed and support Project Engineering Department in implementationDevelop technical capabilities of operations and maintenance 24/7 teams Qualifications:

 

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from ABET accredited universityEntry level applicants accepted2+ years industry engineering experience preferredStrong troubleshooting skills with rotating machinery, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, low voltage electrical systems, and PLC control systems a plusAbility to learn and work independentlyAbility to work with others in a variety of functions including operators, mechanics, engineers of various disciplines, management, and other leadersAbility to apply reliability engineering methods for equipment and process reliability improvement
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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