Asset Reliability and Inspection Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance for 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 program to 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 system to 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 implementation by 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 Maintenance by 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 inventory by 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 indicators to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and support data-driven decision-making by site leadership
• Define and enforce mechanical equipment repair standards and test method selection to ensure safe operation, minimize downtime, and satisfy Covestro and governmental specifications for new and existing equipment

Requirements

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

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

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