Linux Site Reliability Engineer Jobs in Lebanon, PA

The Engineering Manager is responsible for all Site Engineering and Maintenance activity, including all safety, quality, continuous process improvement efforts, and execution of capital projects.  Reporting to the Engineering Manager, directly and indirectly, will be all Maintenance  and Engineering personnel (project and process engineers).  This facility has been categorized as a high hazard facility within AkzoNobel framework, as well as OSHA Process Safety Managed.

This position is located in Reading, PA.

As SRE (Site Responsible Engineer)

• Champion the Process Safety Management Program and ensure compliance with OSHA and AkzoNobel standards.
• Evaluate and execute continuous process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Responsible for the Capital Investments Plan for the site, prioritizing projects with all stakeholders; coordinates the implementation of projects with the HSE&S, Quality, and Production Departments. Annual Budget 2 million Euro.
• Owner of Engineering and Maintenance Policies and Procedures to ensure a properly trained, safe and efficient work force.
• Responsible for the selection, training, development and motivation of all maintenance and engineering personnel 

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Assure that assets are utilized and maintained properly to maximize shareholder value.
• Analyze equipment reliability and implement action plans to reduce and eliminate failures.
• Responsible for negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers on contract, pricing and terms and optimizes activities performed by them.
• Ensures compliance with all HSE&S procedures and regulations.
• Engages the team by providing good communication and fostering excellent teamwork.

As a member of the Site Management Team

• Participates on the ALPS-CI Site Steering Committee.  Responsible for certain Continuous Improvement Programs.
• This management position includes HSE&S responsibilities and HSE&S training requirements as documented in Reading  Site BMS 4.3.11 HSES Responsibilities and Training.
• All site management position team members have health, safety, environmental and security responsibilities including HSES management and improvement, health and safety rules for employees and contractors, security of people and assets, management of change, meeting of regulatory requirements, environmental protection and pollution prevention, sustainability and lifesaving rules.
• Responsibilities that include contractor management, asset integrity, process and equipment design, equipment operation, maintenance and equipment integrity.
• Site management position team members have access to the HSES training resources and have the responsibility to use these resources to complete the required training
     Participate in the Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is   Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe. 
     Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
     Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.

BS in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical preferred)
7 years' experience in Engineering 
Experience with DCS (especially ABB) platform is preferred.

Preferred candidate will have experience in a chemistry/coatings/resin plant and be familiar with implementing OSHA PSM.  Experience executing and leading Hazard Study reviews, Pre Startup Safety Reviews, and Management of Change is strongly desired.  

Candidate should show demonstrated process improvements through structured methodology (A3, root cause, PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc).  Certifications (Green/Black belt) are preferred.

Candidate should have strong Microsoft Office/Power BI/Sharepoint skills.  

Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) capable of conversing and being understood by employees at all levels of the supply chain.  Direct people management experience preferred.  Exceptional aptitude in technical writing, particularly for Capital Requests and Training documents, is required.

Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $132,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Eligible for annual bonus
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days