Maintenance and Reliability Engineer - Strategic Human Capital

Position Summary:

The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving reliability excellence and managing equipment lifecycle strategies at the Port Neches site. This role will support daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and develop strategies that align with operational goals, focusing on both cost savings and enhancing plant reliability. The role is 70% strategic and 30% tactical, requiring collaboration across teams to improve processes and ensure equipment integrity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer for asset outages, developing and overseeing scope.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability risks and develop strategies to mitigate failures.
• Serve as backup for the Technical Service Manager and assist in urgent operations or maintenance matters.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for equipment failures.
• Lead and optimize the operation of both rotating and fixed equipment, developing reliability metrics (MTBF, KPIs) and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to company Principles, Life Saving Rules, and other site safety guidelines.
• Oversee mechanical engineering responsibilities for Management of Change (MOC) and ensure regulatory compliance (LDAR, etc.).
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and maintenance work by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Lead investigations of equipment failures and provide recommendations to the maintenance team for solutions.
• Develop and maintain reliability reports, KPIs, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Evaluate reliability factors through testing and provide oversight for repairs at supplier or repair facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 (7+ ideal) years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, focusing on reliability or field engineering in maintenance.
• Proficiency in preventive/predictive maintenance tools and reliability methodologies (FMEA, RCFA, MTBF).
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and regulatory compliance for LDAR.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering concepts to resolve plant issues.
• Familiarity with chemical industry best practices, including safety, design, and process control

9/80 Work Schedule

20% Bonus Target