Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

Job Description At Grace, one of our critical positions we routinely hire for is a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer. This is a role that has significant career growth potential in our organization. We are developing a pool of candidates to support our future staffing needs at the following locations: Columbia or Curtis Bay, MD; Chicago, IL; Baton Rouge or Lake Charles, LA; South Haven, MI; Tyrone, PA; Chattanooga, TN; East Chicago, IN; Pasadena, TX. We are seeking experienced Maintenance and Reliability Engineers to join our Engineering & Maintenance Teams. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and availability of plant equipment, contributing to the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. The following information outlines typical skills and experiences required for a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer. However, depending on the specific job opening, the requirements will adjust accordingly. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Implement and manage a proactive maintenance program using techniques such as automated vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, and lubrication analysis. Critical Equipment Management: Develop and manage critical equipment lists, preventive maintenance (PM) plans, and spare inventory requirements in SAP. Project Management: Oversee capital and maintenance projects including scope development, planning/scheduling, budgeting, and field construction management. Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to the maintenance department for routine issues and manage mechanical/electrical contracts as necessary. Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) studies to identify equipment failures and develop corrective actions. Safety Compliance: Collaborate with the Safety Department to ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs). Budget Management: Manage site maintenance budgets and track maintenance metrics to improve uptime and reduce reactive work. Required Qualifications B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. 5+ years of experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment. 3+ years maintenance reliability experience. Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with maintenance management systems and methodologies such as FMEA and RCA. Experience with SAP’s Maintenance Management module. Proactive problem‑solving approach focused on action. Ability to organize and prioritize. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other maintenance scheduling tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—work with multiple departments to solve problems. Knowledge of equipment PdM practices. Physical Requirements and Environment Ability to follow safety protocols and standards while working in laboratory environments or pilot plant facilities with highly hazardous materials. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, and full face respirator. Ability to work in high hazard environments, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr