Reliability Engineer

Job description:

This role supports plant reliability and maintenance performance within a chemical manufacturing environment , focusing on reducing downtime, improving asset reliability, and driving long-term equipment performance improvements. The engineer will partner closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement reliability programs and optimize mechanical integrity across the facility.

Reliability Engineer JD

Asset Reliability Programs

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Weibull analysis and failure analytics

Mechanical Integrity programs

Predictive & Preventive Maintenance

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Oil analysis

Condition-based monitoring strategies

Maintenance & Reliability Systems

SAP PM or Maximo CMMS systems

Preventive maintenance program development

Work order systems and reliability reporting

Operational Reliability

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Equipment downtime reduction initiatives

Reliability improvements across rotating and fixed assets

Plant Operations Support

Turnaround / outage planning and execution

Reliability input for capital projects and equipment upgrades

Support commissioning and new equipment installations

Qualifications:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred

Industry Background

Chemical manufacturing

Petrochemical / refining

Process manufacturing environments

Experience

Reliability Engineer or Mechanical Engineer background

Minimum 37 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or engineering roles within a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy manufacturing environment preferred.

Experience with rotating equipment and process systems (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, piping systems)

• Strong understanding of rotating and fixed equipment reliability in chemical processing environments.
• Experience with SAP PM or equivalent CMMS systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM, mechanical integrity requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with predictive technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics).
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Stable company, growing.

Will relo if right candidate. Salary and bonus strong for this area.

Autonomy

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 1115000

Salary Max : $ 145000

Currency Type : USD