Sr. Reliability Manager

Ascend Performance Materials•Alvin, TX

20h

About The Position

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. The Sr. Reliability Manager is responsible for leading site-wide reliability strategy and execution across fixed, rotating, and instrumentation and electrical (I&E) assets. This role drives improvements in asset performance, reduces unplanned downtime, and advances predictive and reliability-centered maintenance practices. As a key member of the site leadership team, this position partners closely with Maintenance and Operations to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or engineering within chemical, petrochemical, or refining industries
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in reliability or asset performance roles
Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and asset performance in a manufacturing environment
Experience implementing predictive maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs
Deep technical expertise in fixed, rotating, and instrumentation and electrical (I&E) equipment reliability
Strong understanding of reliability methodologies, including root cause analysis, FMEA, and condition-based monitoring
Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive reliability improvements and decision-making
Strong leadership and team development capability, with the ability to influence across functions
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization
Project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives
Familiarity with enterprise systems and reliability tools; SAP experience preferred
Continuous improvement mindset with experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles

Responsibilities

Reliability Strategy & Program Leadership
Develop and implement a comprehensive site reliability strategy aligned with business, safety, and operational goals
Establish and continuously improve reliability programs, including predictive maintenance, inspection, and asset integrity management
Define critical asset strategies and lifecycle plans to optimize performance and total cost of ownership
Partner with corporate reliability teams to align standards, tools, and best practices
Asset Performance & Continuous Improvement
Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability using root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and data analytics
Identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities to reduce failures and increase uptime
Drive implementation of predictive and condition-based monitoring technologies
Ensure corrective actions are sustainable and address true root causes
Execution & Integration
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to ensure reliability strategies are embedded into daily execution and planning processes
Provide reliability input into turnaround (TAR) scope development and capital project design
Ensure reliability considerations are incorporated into new equipment design, installation, and commissioning
Support optimization of maintenance strategies, including preventive maintenance (PM) and spare parts strategies
Performance Management & Analytics
Establish and monitor key reliability metrics and dashboards to drive performance visibility and accountability
Maintain critical asset health reporting and proactively identify risks to production
Use data and analytics to guide decision-making and prioritize improvement initiatives
Provide regular updates and recommendations to site leadership on reliability performance and risks
People Leadership & Capability Development
Lead and develop a team of reliability engineers and inspection professionals
Build technical capability in reliability tools, methodologies, and engineering practices
Provide coaching, feedback, and development planning to strengthen organizational capability
Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Risk Management & Compliance
Ensure asset integrity programs comply with regulatory, safety, and corporate standards
Support risk identification and mitigation related to equipment reliability and process safety
Partner with environmental, safety, security and health (ESSH) and engineering teams on compliance and risk initiatives