Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Position Overview The Maintenance & Reliability Leader is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of all plant assets in a mid‑sized chemical manufacturing facility. This role oversees maintenance execution, reliability engineering, asset strategy, and long‑term equipment health. The leader drives a proactive reliability culture, develops maintenance systems, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to deliver high plant uptime and mechanical integrity. Job Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability Management Administer and support a multidisciplinary maintenance team while promoting a strong safety and reliability culture. Coordinate daily maintenance execution, preventive maintenance (PM), and corrective maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, PSM, environmental, and corporate safety standards. Administer maintenance budgeting activities, spare parts optimization, and contractor performance to improve cost efficiency and asset reliability. Reliability & Asset Management Administer and enhance the plant reliability program, including PM optimization, predictive maintenance (PdM), condition monitoring, and asset performance initiatives. Apply reliability methodologies such as RCM, FMEA, RCA, and bad actor elimination to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. Develop and maintain asset strategies for rotating equipment, fixed equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems. Utilize CMMS/EAM systems, reliability analytics, and performance metrics to support data‑driven decision making and continuous improvement initiatives. Mechanical Integrity & Compliance Ensure compliance with PSM Mechanical Integrity requirements for pressure vessels, piping systems, relief devices, instrumentation, and related process equipment. Administer inspection programs, turnaround planning activities, and equipment certification processes to maintain asset integrity and regulatory compliance. Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection histories, and maintenance documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Ensure Management of Change (MOC) and Mechanical Integrity (MI) requirements under OSHA Process Safety Management regulations are effectively implemented and maintained. Drive improvements in equipment uptime, maintenance productivity, reliability performance, and maintenance cost optimization. Facilitate cross‑functional problem‑solving efforts to reduce unplanned downtime, eliminate chronic equipment failures, and improve process stability. Support implementation of new technologies, digital tools, and reliability best practices to improve overall asset performance. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance activities, resolve chronic reliability issues, and support production and business objectives. Collaborate with Engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and design‑for‑reliability initiatives. Communicate asset health, operational risks, maintenance priorities, and reliability performance metrics to plant leadership and key stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications Engineering Degree or equivalent Maintenance Experience in an industrial environment. At least 5 years engineering experience. Familiarity with safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene rules and regulations. Knowledge of engineering/pipe and equipment specifications. Ability to specify material and equipment needs. Understanding of maintenance information systems. Ability to coordinate emergency situations. Ability to identify tools and equipment. Ability to collect reliability data and interpret it. Ability to manage or oversee the status of work. Advanced computer skills. Experience with CMMS/EAM systems: SAP. Fit for Duty required on a Safety Sensitive Site. Physical ability to wear full and half face respirators, work in varied weather conditions, walk, sit, climb, lift, balance, kneel, reach, handle, and use dexterity; visual acuity to distinguish colors; ability to handle weights up to 55 lbs. Aptitude to understand meaning of words and instructions, perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately, coordinate eye‑hand movements; read, write, and communicate in English. Temperament to accept responsibility, perform under stress, adapt to precision requirements, and adjust to changing duties and responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward it. Certifications such as CMRP, CRE, or PMP. Experience with predictive technologies (vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis). Background in batch or continuous chemical processing environments. Experience leading turnarounds or major maintenance events. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity, Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr