Reliability Engineer

Lubrizol Corporation•Deer Park, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in driving asset reliability, maintenance strategy optimization, and long-term equipment performance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the site’s 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, while leveraging advanced reliability tools and methodologies to reduce risk, improve uptime, and eliminate low-value maintenance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
5+ years of experience as a maintenance, reliability, or project engineer within a chemical manufacturing environment
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving reliability initiatives
Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including: NFPA-NEC and NETA (or similar)
Experience with equipment condition monitoring techniques, including: Infrared thermography, Oil analysis, Motor circuit analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Responsibilities

Conduct equipment criticality screening and risk analysis to identify and prioritize critical assets and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment
Develop and implement Asset Strategies aligned with equipment criticality and business objectives
Support the execution of the 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, including asset availability tracking and performance improvement initiatives
Select and implement appropriate Risk Management and Failure Management Strategies, developing Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) for critical and BOP equipment
Partner with the PPM Coordinator to optimize Preventive Maintenance programs, including evaluating effectiveness of existing plans, eliminating low-value PM activities, and incorporating vendor data, RCM methodologies, and historical performance trends
Ensure proper inclusion of maintenance requirements for spare parts and stored equipment to maintain asset integrity during storage
Evaluate and implement condition monitoring technologies (e.g., predictive maintenance tools) to enhance asset performance and reliability
Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance and inspection data within CMMS systems to enable data-driven decision making
Monitor and analyze asset reliability metrics, including maintenance history, PPM performance, RCA outcomes, and production loss data
Identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities using cost and performance data
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies using tools such as Weibull analysis and FMEA
Implement effective corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide reliability and maintenance input for capital projects, including equipment selection, design reviews, BOM development, and PM strategies
Ensure new equipment is properly integrated into reliability systems, maintenance strategies, and site processes prior to startup
Conduct gap analyses between Asset Reliability Plans, EMS, and PPM programs to identify improvement opportunities
Optimize maintenance strategies by eliminating low-value work while maintaining risk control across safety, production, and cost considerations
Lead or support facility audits and equipment inspections to proactively prevent asset deterioration
Partner with the PPM Coordinator to optimize spare parts inventory and equipment availability
Champion the use of Management of Change (MOC) for all equipment and process modifications