Reliability Engineer

About the job

The Reliability Engineer – Mechanical Integrity Focus is responsible for developing and improving maintenance and inspection strategies for fixed equipment and other critical assets in a Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facility.

This role partners closely with the Asset Integrity Coordinator/API Inspector to transform inspection results, asset condition data, and failure history into effective reliability strategies. The position defines preventive and predictive maintenance programs, inspection technologies, and long-term asset integrity plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant equipment.

Reliability & Asset Strategy

• Develop and maintain reliability strategies for fixed equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, relief devices, and other critical assets.
• Translate inspection findings and asset condition data into optimized maintenance strategies and inspection plans.
• Define preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and integrity.

Mechanical Integrity Program Support

• Partner with the Asset Integrity Coordinator/API Inspector to support the site Mechanical Integrity program.
• Ensure inspection and maintenance strategies align with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support development and improvement of inspection technologies and condition monitoring methods.

Maintenance Program Development

• Create and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures and job plans for integrity-critical equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods, monitoring techniques, and maintenance practices.
• Support implementation of reliability-centered maintenance approaches.

Relief Devices Program

• Manage and optimize the pressure relief device inspection and calibration program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track calibration intervals, maintenance history, and performance trends.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze equipment performance, inspection data, and failure trends to identify reliability risks.
• Lead or support Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) investigations for critical failures.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk-based evaluations to prioritize improvement opportunities.

Capital Planning & Asset Lifecycle Management

• Develop and maintain the CAPEX roadmap for mechanical integrity and reliability improvements.
• Identify equipment upgrades, replacements, and inspection technology improvements that enhance safety and reliability.
• Support justification and prioritization of capital projects related to asset integrity.

Field Support

• Provide technical support during field inspections, troubleshooting activities, and maintenance work.
• Participate in turnarounds and major maintenance activities related to integrity-critical equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance.

Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability while reducing lifecycle maintenance costs.
• Support risk-based decision making to balance cost, safety, and equipment reliability.

Compensation Information

The hiring salary range for this position ranges from $88,000.00 to $125,600.00, although individuals may eventually progress through the pay scale in this role up to $163,300.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individuals’ qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonuses.

Employees (and their families) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive paid time off and the mandated company holidays throughout the calendar year.

Standard

• Closing date
• Open until further notice
• Vacancy number
• N0013931
• Continent
• North America
• Country
• United States
• State/Region/Province
• Illinois
• Site
• Morris
• Business
• Integrated Supply Chain
• Job area
• Engineering (all roles)
• Hierarchy level
• Professional/Experienced/Specialist
• Full time/part time
• Fulltime
• Contract type
• Permanent