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.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

Ascend is currently seeking a Mechanical Reliability Manager to join their chemical plant in Alvin, TX. The Mechanical Reliability Manager is accountable for developing and ensuring implementation for the ongoing effectiveness of the equipment reliability programs and their performance for this large/complex chemical processing facility. As a key member of the Reliability and Maintenance Team, the Mechanical Reliability Manager will share plant performance accountability with Operations Leadership. The Leader will deliver strategic performance improvements in the reliability and maintenance performance at the Chocolate Bayou, TX facility resulting in robust asset reliability and minimum total cost of maintenance. The Mechanical Reliability Manager will direct the Rotating and Fixed Equipment mechanical asset reliability team specializing in leading the reliability strategic programs, analysis of asset reliability issues, and the development of robust improvement solutions to support the overall site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Set Objectives, select personnel, and manage change to drive improvements in asset reliability results
• Develop strategic vision for asset reliability and a plan for the transition to a predictive environment
• Provide continuous performance feedback and improvement assistance for group employees to ensure their professional growth
• Ensure adequate metrics are implemented to ensure timely asset reliability performance is measured and reviewed
• Develop and maintain a critical asset condition status report identifying predicted future actions to prevent asset failure or significant performance deterioration
• Ensure improvement projects are adequately chartered and resourced
• Maintain and review corrective action progress status for all reliability projects to include routine Work Order RCA’s
• Provide recommended reliability project priorities to functional and plant management

TEAM

• Reports to: Sr Maintenance and Reliability Manager

• Direct reports include: Fixed Equipment Engineers and Rotating Equipment Engineers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years industry experience in reliability, maintenance, and/or engineering organizations.
• Minimum 5 years in Reliability leadership, Chemical, Refining or Petrochemical Industry
• Experience improving reliability organizations and the performance of the equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS+

• Agility, resilience and tolerance for ambiguity and change in fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Engage and Empower People, sets high Expectations & Clear Direction, Drives & Delivers Performance and Leads with Agility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, servant-based leadership style
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent coaching and facilitation skills and high energy level bringing employees and teams together.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Continuous Improvement Tools
• Proven understanding and experience with equipment reliability programs and engineering practices and standards
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple complex projects
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering customer success
• Strategic thought leadership

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.