Asset Reliability and Inspection Engineer

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This position ensures the mechanical integrity, regulatory compliance, and asset reliability of the New Martinsville site by managing mechanical inspections and maintenance reliability strategies. The role serves as the site's SAP Key User for maintenance and administers the site storeroom and spare parts inventory to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical integrity and regulatory compliancefor all pressure containing equipment and storage tanks by managing inspection programs aligned with PSM, RMP, ASME, API, NBIC, Covestro Corporate Engineering Standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Administer the site welding programto ensure code-compliant repairs, including welding procedures, welder qualification, National Board "R" Stamp certification, and compliance with the site Quality Control Manual and insurance provider.
• Manage the mechanical integrity data management systemto ensure all business units are informed of required inspections, open deficiencies, and required repairs, enabling timely corrective action and audit readiness.
• Lead asset reliability program implementationby supporting deployment of asset strategies, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and planning/scheduling tools in SAP to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Serve as SAP Key User for Maintenanceby administering maintenance processes in SAP, providing user training, troubleshooting system issues, and supporting continuous improvement of SAP utilization across maintenance functions.
• Manage the site storeroom and spare parts inventoryby overseeing receiving, storage, distribution, reordering, cycle counts, and new part set-up in accordance with accounting procedures, ensuring parts availability to support maintenance execution.
• Report and analyze maintenance and reliability key performance indicatorsto identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and support data-driven decision-making by site leadership.
• Define and enforce mechanical equipment repair standards and test method selectionto ensure safe operation, minimize downtime, and satisfy Covestro and governmental specifications for new and existing equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of experience in reliability, mechanical integrity, or maintenance engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• API 510 (Pressure Vessels), API 570 (Piping Inspections), API 653 (Above Ground Storage Tanks)
• WV State Certification for Backflow Preventer Inspections and Repairs
• National Board "R" Stamp familiarity.

Knowledge and Skills

• ASME Codes, NBIC, and API standards
• Non-destructive testing techniques and their application
• Piping and isometric drawings
• Rotating and electrical equipment fundamentals
• Root cause analysis and basic statistics
• SAP PM and APM Classic
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels (management, operators, maintenance craft); ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change
• Commitment to safety culture
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of storeroom operations, maintenance planning/scheduling, purchasing, and accounting practices.

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