Rotating Equipment Lead Technician

About the role

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world? That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey! We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters. Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, align, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on rotating equipment at the Pasadena site.
• Work with the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer and Reliability Engineer to ensure reliable operation of rotating equipment.
• Analyze and report the health of rotating process equipment to proactively identify component, equipment and system issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilize predictive maintenance programs including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasound and equipment condition monitoring technologies.
• Assist planning and execution of day-to-day maintenance of rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, seals, bearings, etc.
• Develop technical work scopes, parts lists, and work plans as needed.
• Be an active member and contributor to the bad actor program.
• Seek continuous improvement efforts in rotating equipment and reliability programs by working with the mechanical engineer, outside vendors and team members.
• Administer predictive program and condition monitoring for rotating equipment (centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, turbines, blowers, pumps, gearboxes, motors).
• Review and monitor rotating equipment condition including vibration data, lube oil results and utilize other critical operating process data such as pressures, temperatures, flows, loads & efficiencies to determine equipment health.
• Manage vibration & oil analysis database.
• Assist developing maintenance plans for breakdown work orders related to rotating equipment.
• Review past jobs to ensure quality and reliability of equipment after maintenance activities completion.
• Assist Reliability/Mechanical Engineer in creating equipment reliability strategies based on criticality, failure modes and best engineering practices.
• Review spare parts inventory and recommend changes to stocking levels based on movement and lead time.
• Provide support for turnaround organization and special projects as required, including planning and cost estimation.
• Support root cause analysis program for major failures.
• Be willing to work overtime as required and participate on the off‑hours on‑call list for Maintenance.
• Use appropriate PPE per site policy and comply with all company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Provide analysis of vibration data for critical equipment and assist in operations during start‑up and shutdowns of equipment.
• Ensure activities comply with the integrated management system (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assist other employees in accomplishing Indorama company goals.
• Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Participate in and complete company required training programs.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of rotating equipment required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance and/or reliability in a petrochemical or refining facility required.
• Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent Military Training preferred.
• Experience in the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the following equipment, but not limited to: Turbines, Gearboxes, Lubrication Systems, Compressors, Mechanical Seals.
• Experience in analysis and creation of preventative maintenance procedures and/or practices to ensure validity, efficiency and maximum unit uptime and asset availability strongly desired.
• Experience with predictive maintenance programs using Condition Monitoring to include: Thermal Scanning, Temperature Trending and Analysis, Vibration Analysis, etc.
• Prior experience leading Risk Based Maintenance assessments on critical equipment a plus.
• Experience with reliability‑focused statistical analysis is desired.
• Experience in planning of rotating equipment jobs.

Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
• Basic knowledge of alignment techniques and proper tool usage in the repair of precision equipment.
• Knowledge of risk‑based