Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world-scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways - within a stable and growing business.

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Chocolate Bayou plant located in Alvin, TX. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for Mechanical Maintenance (including millwright and other maintenance duties as assigned). This will consist of removing & installing (with laser alignment), troubleshooting & repairing, overhauling, and preventive maintenance tasks of rotating equipment as well as other mechanical assets at the Ascend Chocolate Bayou site.

TEAM MEMBERS

• Reports to: Mechanical Maintenance Front Line Lead
• Team Members: Mechanical Maintenance Technicians, Technologists and Specialists

TARGETED OUTCOME

• Effectively and efficiently execute quality mechanical maintenance work in target of first class, safe, and reliable operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a positive attitude and remain compliant with all safety standards, company policies & procedures, and display good housekeeping practices at the jobsite and facility to ensure a safe working environment for you and others.
• Demonstrate your ability to use and read precision tooling, comprehend written language, literature, equipment drawings, and bear a mechanical aptitude to execute the work assignments provided to you.
• Move machinery and equipment using rigging, hoists, dollies, rollers, small cranes, lifts and trucks.
• Properly record and document work assignments for equipment work history and reliability improvements with written notes and SAP entries.

• Execution of mechanical maintenance including corrective, preventive and predictive activities.
• Identification, procurement and utilization of proper repair materials and spare parts using SAP and warehouse catalogs.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement practices including scheduling and planning improvement, resource and materials coordination improvement, being involved in root cause failure analysis, and collaboration with reliability SME’s to design and implement solutions to extend equipment life.
• Be able to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions individually or in partnership with process operators.
• Be willing to develop new skills and capabilities that enhance their ability and contribution.
• Provide clear communication with management and operations team for all jobs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology or related discipline preferred.

• Possess an Industrial Millwright Certification (NCCER) or be actively enrolled in a program to attain certification within 12 months.
• (5) five years’ experience in the operation, troubleshooting, overhauling and maintenance of the following equipment, but not limited to: Pumps, Turbines, Gearboxes, Fans and Blowers, Lubrication Systems, Compressors, Conveyors and Hydraulic systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in driver to driven laser alignment.
• Have, or be willing to obtain a small industrial crane and rigging certification .
• Hold a current U.S. State issued driver’s license.
• Have the capacity to read and update drawing and repair to OEM specifications.
• Be proficient in the use of computers: (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, alignment tooling).
• Have the ability to climb, work at heights, work within confined spaces, and work in a non-climatized atmosphere (including extreme temperatures and varying stages of humidity)
• Commit to and actively participate in equitable technician resource leveling, overtime allocation and vacation practices.

SAFETY

• Must be able to demonstrate, based on past performance, personal safety management and adherence to safe work practices.
• Must participate working in, and continuing to foster a safe work culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory/compliance issues and ESSH policies, guidelines and procedures in a highly hazardous chemical company is a plus.

TEAM SKILS

• Strong sense of ownership and a drive to improve existing systems and processes by creative and innovative approaches.
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

• A strong bias to “act on facts”, probe and “test” logic and develop creative solutions.
• The confidence to deal with ambiguity and take risks to achieve better results while clearly articulating and planning to mitigate them if not fully successful.
• Proactive team-building skills with the ability to work effectively throughout the organization in a fast-paced matrix-structured reporting organization.
• Collaborative working relationship with maintenance and production unit personnel.

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.