Reliability Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the gathering and analysis of plant reliability data.
• Serves as the liaison between the plant and project engineering for capital projects.
• Responsible for maintaining the PM programs including documentation.
• Responsible for failure analysis and development of recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Maintain critical equipment list.
• Owner of Mechanical Integrity Program.
• Owner of Car Seal Program.
• Owner of the MOC Program.
• Works with maintenance personnel to implement improvements to equipment.
• Manages reliability improvement projects.
• Develop Project Charters for maintenance related capital funding requests.
• PSM program compliance focal point specifically related to mechanical or reliability components.
• Provide technical support and training on new equipment.
• Ensure that the facility equipment and machines are maintained properly and working correctly.
• Cook up with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Aid in resolving all technical maintenance issues.
• Write, review, and recommend improvements to Standard Operating Procedures, especially those pertaining to maintenance.
• Maintain and develop plant drawings and standards as appropriate.
• Ensure the organization complies with safety regulations while maintenance takes place.
• Maintain and develop plant drawings, standards, and procedures as appropriate.

Competencies Required

• Minimum of a BS in Engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical.
• At least 2 years of industrial experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated field experience in analyzing and determining needed corrective action in maintenance and project areas including leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PSM Elements and experience implementing and maintaining Mechanical Integrity and PM programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ASME code for vessels and piping.
• Familiarity with managing plant equipment using a computer-based maintenance management system.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven team player with good peer, subordinate and superior relationship skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of failure analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement.
• Budgeting and accounting skills necessary to cost effectively manage projects and maintenance.
• Ability to make progress on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to balance short and long-term plant needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Recommended

• Advanced courses in engineering and seminars in specific maintenance or project management areas.
• Maintenance related experience in a PSM chemical manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with electrical, piping, mechanical, RAGAGEP, NFPA, ISA standards.
• Strong background in project and / or maintenance management.
• Certification in maintenance or project supervisory training.
• Successful experience in capital project execution and management.