Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Reliability EngineerThe Reliability Engineer improves the operational reliability of the various office and R&D facilities in the Gulf Coast, drives equipment reliability improvement by analyzing performance data to prioritize, identify and eliminate causes of equipment failures. With emphasis on mechanical systems initially, all equipment types that require reliability improvement are considered. The Reliability Engineer utilizes cross functional teams as technical resources to develop reliability improvement solutions.Duties/Responsibilities:Transforms sites from a reactive maintenance culture to a preventative maintenance culture.Manages the preventive maintenance (PM) program for rotating equipment. Implements and coordinates the utilization of Predictive Maintenance technologies such as vibration, oil, and ultra-sound analysis.Assists with development of definitions & tracking of Key Performance Indicators for site equipment; provides reports to support equipment performance analyses. Conducts root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective and preventative actions.Develops maintenance repair procedures and arranges for craftsmen training as needed.Develops engineering solutions to maintenance problems, including ways of reducing or eliminating the need for maintenance through equipment replacement or improvement work.Provides input to project teams regarding ease of maintenance, materials of construction, and equipment selection.Assists operations with efforts to use technicians to set up and monitors routine equipment checks (seal levels, oil levels, etc.) Documents methods and measurements to support technician maintenance efforts.Coordinates with site operations in analyzing equipment maintenance problems, project work and determining solutions.Acts as Mechanical Technical resource for Maintenance and Facilities department. Limited travel for training/meetings and equipment supplier visits may be required.Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Requirements:Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineeringAt least 5 years of experience working in laboratory facilities, chemical or petrochemical plant environments.Experience in evaluating tank, piping and heat exchanger condition in accordance with ASME, API or STI standards.Experience in performing pump and system curve calculations and evaluation.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsMicrosoft Office experience with emphasis on Excel data manipulationExperience leading cross-functional teams toward equipment improvement targetsExperience that includes reliability analysis of some or all the following facility plant equipment: pumps, fans, blowers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, air compressors, mechanical seals, bearings and gears, and analyzing performance data from a CMMS system.Considered a PlusExperience with Building Automation SystemsExperience with Chillers, Exhaust Fans and Air HandlersKnowledge of State Boiler and Mechanical CodesExperience with the engineering and construction process and/or project management.Experience with Tririga and SAPProven ability to drive organizational change.Benefits and Perks:Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)Generous healthcareBright Horizons back-up care programGenerous paid time offEducation reimbursementReferral ProgramOpportunities to network and connect.Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Newmark and the job location.Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elementsNewmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.