Reliability Engineer – Mechanical / Fixed Equipment

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement PCMS inspection monitoring software for fixed equipment.
• Apply ASME and API codes in maintenance and capital projects.
• Develop and execute Inspection, Testing, and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plans.
• Use Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology to prioritize schedules.
• Manage the relief device inspection and testing program.
• Create dashboards to monitor asset health for critical fixed equipment.
• Provide repair scopes using API 579 Fitness for Service assessments.
• Document inspection findings, recommendations, and funding needs.
• Work closely with reliability engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
• Report directly to the Reliability Manager.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within Chemical or Oil & Gas Refinery industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of ASME and API codes (ASME I, VIII, B31.1, B31.3; API 510, 570, 576, 653).
• Understanding of continuous operations in a PSM-covered chemical plant.
• Experience with PCMS or similar inspection monitoring software.
• Familiarity with relief device systems and mechanical integrity programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Certifications

• API 510, 570, 581, and 653.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).