Reliability Engineer - Fixed

CPChem•Sweeny, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join CPChem Olefins in the Manufacturing & Projects division at the Sweeny location as a Reliability Engineer specializing in fixed equipment. The role is part of the Technical team and focuses on championing the site’s Mechanical Integrity program to optimize equipment reliability and availability and support safe, efficient, and cost-effective chemical processing operations. The engineer leads initiatives that combine predictive maintenance strategies with practical implementation, contributing directly to plant uptime and safety. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and site stakeholders, along with support for Process Safety Management and capital projects. Travel requirements are up to 10%, and relocation is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a refinery or chemical plant.
Ability to work as a self-starter, multitask, and maintain good organizational skills.
Ability to interact well with others and across different work groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related technology field.
Previous experience applying ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII Division 1, and API 579 codes.

Responsibilities

Implement the corporate Mechanical Integrity program at the site.
Collect and analyze reliability metrics to identify bad actors.
Participate in developing, designing, and installing predictive maintenance programs and technology applications to identify and eliminate defects.
Coordinate with site stakeholders to establish and maintain appropriate stocking levels of parts and equipment to maximize equipment uptime at the lowest possible cost.
Identify and eliminate bad actors and optimize equipment availability.
Monitor field inoperable equipment logs for remediation needs.
Assess and adjust equipment tolerances and specifications.
Participate in equipment failure investigations and cause analysis, and implement action items to prevent recurrence using cause analysis tools.
Plan and coordinate projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficient implementation, timely completion, and budget compliance; contribute to larger capital projects (CAPEX).
Contribute to site efforts to implement Process Safety Management elements.
Complete special assignments.