Job Description
Position Summary
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We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide technical expertise in reliability engineering and mechanical integrity programs within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for improving plant reliability, maximizing asset utilization, ensuring compliance with mechanical integrity standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience with reliability-centered maintenance practices, and a passion for improving equipment performance and operational efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
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Reliability Engineering & Mechanical Integrity
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- Develop, maintain, and oversee plant Mechanical Integrity programs covering:
- Pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Process piping
- Pressure relief devices
- Emergency shutdown systems
- Control systems
- High-energy equipment
- Conduct reliability studies on existing equipment and recommend improvements to asset strategies, maintenance philosophies, and operational best practices.
- Create and manage predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Maintain equipment records, identify critical spare parts requirements, and ensure SAP Bills of Materials are accurate and up to date.
- Develop and implement reliability procedures and performance metrics.
- Prepare periodic reliability reports and recommendations for plant leadership.
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Continuous Improvement
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- Lead ongoing improvements to plant Mechanical Integrity practices and procedures.
- Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to identify abnormal operating conditions before failures occur.
- Provide technical expertise for job planning, troubleshooting, equipment criticality assessments, and maintenance scope development.
- Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) activities and utilize reliability methodologies such as DMAIC to identify and implement corrective actions.
- Define and approve equipment repair methods, evaluate third-party repair vendors, and inspect completed repair work.
- Manage capital improvement projects, including:
- Budget development and control
- Feasibility studies
- Cost estimates
- Equipment layouts
- Bid package preparation
- Project documentation
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Energy Management
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- Serve as the site’s Plant Energy Manager.
- Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce consumption, and support sustainability objectives.
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Safety & Compliance
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- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews related to technical and engineering modifications.
- Support all Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) initiatives and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Actively participate in site safety programs and continuous safety improvement efforts.
- Promote reporting and investigation of safety incidents, near misses, and environmental events.
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Qualifications
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Required
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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance and reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and asset management principles.
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Preferred
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- Experience within the chemical manufacturing industry.
- API Certification.
- Experience with SAP maintenance systems.
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Desired Skills & Competencies
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- Knowledge of reliability engineering tools and methodologies, including:
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Weibull Analysis
- Statistical Reliability Analysis
- Familiarity with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
- Working knowledge of industry standards and codes, including:
- ASME
- API
- ASTM
- Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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