ISP Chemicals LLC

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical/Reliability Engineer to join our business at our Calvert City, KY manufacturing plant. The Mechanical Integrity Engineer will manage and oversee the Mechanical Integrity program.  Provide overall leadership and mechanical/technical knowledge to ensure the facility complies with applicable State/Federal regulations and operates in a safe and reliable manner.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overall Management of the site Mechanical Integrity Program for fabricated equipment (e.g. piping, vessels, heat exchangers, boilers and storage tanks).


• Approve design of all new fabricated equipment for the site per RAGAGEP and Ashland Standards.


• Set up and maintain ITPM (Inspection, Testing, and Preventative Maintenance) and records in the CMMS (Maximo) and IDMS (OE Suite).


• Evaluate and approve inspection results for suitability for service and continued operations.


• Create CAPAs (Corrective and Preventative Actions) for fabricated equipment based on inspection results in OE Suite and create Maximo work orders.


• Create and approve deficient equipment repair plans for fabricated equipment based on RAGAGEP and jurisdictional requirements.


• Coordinate with site mechanical contractor and the jurisdiction on approval of all code work and ensure proper documentation of repairs is obtained and properly filed in the IDMS.


• Review site and corporate AI&R procedures and participate on corporate teams for standards development.


• Manage site NDT contractor crew (3-10 employees).


• Manage repair projects and assist equipment replacement with various contractors.


• Perform Vendor, Contractor, and Fabricator shop audits/reviews.


• Manage site relief device program and VR shop.


• Manage and maintain site CUI and Hose programs.


• Participate in RCAs and failure mode evaluations.


• Manage site hoist and monorail program and participate on the site Lifting Device Team.


• Ensure all Kentucky state permitting is properly obtained and maintained for boilers and vessel installation, repair, and inspection.


• Maintain necessary licensing (Boiler Contractor, Piping Owner, Piping Inspector, etc.)


• Track CAPAs and Overdue Inspection Status and report to management.


• Conduct risk assessments of deficient equipment or for overdue ITPMs.


• Review and approve MOCs and Action Items in EHS Product Suite.


• Assist with turnaround work, including prior to and during a site turnaround.


• Participate in PSM, EPA, Insurance, Customer, and Jurisdictional Audits.


• Work with the storeroom to manage the site QA program.


• Attend off-site trainings and conferences to remain up-to-date on developments in the Mechanical Integrity field on new NDT techniques / technologies.


• Provide mechanical and technical support on the following:
  
  
  • Material Selection
  
  
  • Welding/Fabrication
  
  
  • NDT and Inspection
  
  
  • Equipment Selection
  
  
  • Failure Analysis
  
  
  • RAGAGEP Selection
  
  
  • Gasketing
  
  
  • Torque
  
  
  • Repair/Replacement
  
  
  • Suitability for Service
  
  
  
  

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.


• Minimum of 10 years experience in Mechanical Integrity programs in the chemical, gas, or oil industry with preference to the chemical industry.


• API 510, 653, and 570 inspections or the ability to achieve these within one year.


• CWI, NBIC commission, NDT certifications considered a plus.


• Working knowledge of RAGAGEP (API 510, 570, 620, 650, 653, NBIC Codes, ASME B31.3, B31.1, Sec. VIII PCC-1, PCC-2, STI, ANSI, etc.).


• Proven experience in performing and evaluating inspections and testing of fabricated equipment for suitability for service.


• Proven experience approving and creating permanent and temporary repair plans for fabricated equipment.


• Working knowledge of multiple NDT techniques and their applications (Eddy Current, Radiography, Dye Penetrant, Mag Particle, UT thickness, Shearwave, Phased Array, Guided Wave, Thermography).


• Proven experience understanding PSM and OSHA 1910.119 and applying these requirements to a chemical plant site.


• Experience in site turnarounds including planning inspections and managing mechanical and inspection contractors.


• Experience in Maximo, OE Suite, working in a union environment a plus.


• Ability to work with all levels of employees in an organization (Corporate, Site Management, Site Crafts, and Contractors) and be an effective communicator.


• Basic computer skills.

Third party recruiters and agencies (“Agency”) should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter or submitted to Ashland’s career portal are considered unsolicited and property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashland’s Human Resources/Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.