Reliability Engineer - Huntsville, AL

About the role

As a Reliability Engineer at BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), you will lead the development and implementation of reliability engineering systems for our Huntsville site. You will apply reliability methodologies including Risk-Based Inspections (RBIs), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to resolve equipment issues. Additionally, you will manage the development and execution of comprehensive multi-year reliability plans and equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Expedite improvements, optimize costs, and improve overall asset effectiveness.
• Drive strategic decisions for the business through the development of a multi-year reliability improvement plan, including facilitation and execution of capital and expense projects for various operating units at the site.
• Support equipment improvement projects through expense or capital investment.
• Provide engineering expertise in the specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with plant design requirements, BASF ECMS standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and research personnel.
• Identify areas of cost reduction and prepare preventative and predictive maintenance requirements for new and existing equipment.
• Provide site support related to plant equipment, maintenance, and long-term reliability improvements, as well as capital project improvements.
• Coordinate support for maintenance storeroom equipment spare parts and VMI materials levels.
• Read and understand ISOs, P&IDs, PFDs, and One-Line diagrams; interpret Motor Schematics, Ladder Logic, and Relay Logic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
• 3+ years of reliability engineering experience or equivalent engineering experience (required).
• Manufacturing experience (required); chemical plant experience (strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of reliability tools, practices, and common equipment associated with a manufacturing facility (required).
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (preferred).
• Experience with equipment, vessels, and tanks inspections, including ASME/API requirements (preferred).
• Understanding of equipment burner management systems (preferred).
• Electrical or Mechanical Accreditation (preferred).
• Experience with vibration or other predictive maintenance (PdM) inspection tools (preferred).
• Proficiency with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or similar CMMS (required).
• Strong leadership skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive medical and dental plan options.
• Retirement benefits with company contributions.
• Disability and life insurance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Maternity/paternity leave, infertility, and adoption reimbursement.
• Mentoring and development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Pet insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.

Pay

The competitive pay range for this role is $95,000–$115,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.