Job description:
Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
Beaumont, TX
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.
9/80 Work Schedule
20% Bonus Target
Qualifications:
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 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
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
9/80 Work Schedule
20% Bonus Target
Global chemical company at a small plant 70 person, lots of opportunity for a self-starter. Plenty of support, but you can run your own show. Find work, find something to fix and improve. 60% fixed equipment and 40% rotating. There is also a new robot packaging arm for their dry goods. This Engineer will have their own new robot to get up and running! Great environment, good people to work with.