Sr. Reliability Engineer

About AdvanSix

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best‑in‑class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Why work at AdvanSix?

• Industry‑competitive benefits focused on employee well‑being
• Total Rewards program includes competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401(k) with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Fast‑paced, innovative environment with passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds

Position Summary

The Sr. Reliability Engineer will work directly with the Mechanical Integrity group and lead the vessels and coolers inspection and testing program at the Hopewell, VA Plant. This individual will collaborate with field maintenance engineers, project engineers, operating area personnel, and all levels of the maintenance organization to ensure the safe, sustainable, and stable operation of the Hopewell Plant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineering support for field API 653, 650, 510 inspectors and NDE technicians in execution of mechanical integrity inspections of critical systems throughout the plant.
• Provide root cause analysis of failed equipment and mitigation steps for future inspections to eliminate the cause(s).
• Maintain and seek continuous improvement to the plant mechanical integrity inspection program(s).
• Develop detailed repair/replacement recommendations based on inspection activities and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate repair/replacement opportunities with maintenance execution and operations personnel to minimize plant risk and maximize uptime, aligning with planned TAR events.
• Identify and utilize preferred equipment manufacturers, repair facilities, and technical support consultants.
• Develop and implement reliability and maintenance procedures for fixed equipment inspection and testing.
• Provide guidance on new inspection technology/methodology to drive consistency and repeatability into inspection program(s).
• Develop mechanical integrity inspection scope year over year and coordinate inspection needs with operations personnel.
• Assist with equipment performance troubleshooting as required.
• Serve as functional owner of the fixed equipment elements of the Inspection, Testing and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) standards for OSHA 1910.119 Mechanical Integrity element of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Support new equipment design, installation, and existing equipment upgrades by ensuring design‑for‑maintainability and reliability are incorporated into projects.
• Develop and implement Reliability Control Plans (RCPs) for fixed equipment to drive long‑term improvements in operational, safety, and environmental performance.
• Advise, review, and approve temporary repairs and modifications to equipment for code compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years experience (7‑10 preferred) in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering
• Working knowledge of API/ASME standards that pertain to process plant equipment, specifically:
  • ASME Section I (Power boilers)
  • ASME Section VIII (Pressure vessels) design requirements
  • API 510, 653, 650 inspection, testing, and repair requirements

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity interpreting and applying national codes and standards governing design and maintenance of pressure vessels, boilers, relief devices, tanks, and piping (NBIC, ASME, API, NCE, ANSI) preferred
• National Board AI or IS commission preferred, with R endorsement
• Risk Based Inspection (RBI), API 580 working knowledge
• Working knowledge of equipment design, selection, repairs, and performance assessment preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills preferred
• Well‑rounded field experience applying maintenance engineering principles to mechanical repairs on process equipment preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, and verbal/written communication skills preferred
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, proven success working independently and in a multi‑functional team environment preferred
• Experience inspecting and designing repairs for fixed equipment (pressure vessels, atmospheric storage tanks, piping) preferred
• Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment, including climbing ladders and confined space entries
• Practical experience facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) using industry‑standard tools
• Knowledge of engineering materials, chemical compatibility, and application as it relates to plant equipment reliability
• Experience leading cross‑functional, technically oriented teams
• Hands‑on experience using SAP work management system and APM systems like Meridium preferred
• Experience with maintenance work execution/supervision in a unionized environment preferred
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified preferred

Compensation

• Base salary range: $95,000 to $142,600

Benefits

• Market‑competitive total rewards with periodic pay adjustments based on market competitiveness
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation
• Eligibility to purchase company stock
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Potential discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability benefits; eligibility to purchase long‑term disability benefits
• Employer‑provided basic life insurance; eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverage

All compensation and benefits are guidelines and not a guarantee; final offers depend on factors such as experience, education, location, collective bargaining agreements, internal equity, and market data.