Reliability Engineer

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc•Castle Hayne, NC

2d•$110,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

American Chrome & Chemicals is seeking an experienced Mechanical Reliability Engineer to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure safe, reliable plant operations at our Castle Hayne, NC plant. In this role, you will analyze equipment failures, lead root cause investigations, support capital projects, and develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. You’ll partner closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in reliability, safety, and lifecycle cost optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
5+ years of experience in Maintenance/Reliability Engineering within chemical, refinery, pulp & paper, or similar PSM-regulated plants
Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and preventive/predictive maintenance programs
Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP preferred)
Hands-on experience with plant equipment such as: Reactors, mixing vessels, dryers, agitators, Pumps (centrifugal, gear, diaphragm, positive displacement), Mechanical seals, compressors, motors, blowers, centrifuges, Piping systems and pressure equipment
Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, etc.)
Experience supporting mechanical integrity programs for tanks, pressure vessels, and piping
Experience with AutoCAD
Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Solids handling and material separation processes
Reliability data analysis and statistical modeling tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed with minimal supervision
Collaborative team player across departments and functions

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and process upsets, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Support mid-size capital projects, providing input on scope, engineering design, and reliability improvements
Analyze production loss and failure data using statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities
Develop, manage, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Support plant operations during troubleshooting, repairs, and major turnarounds
Coordinate engineering, construction, and repair activities for plant modifications
Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to design and implement reliability improvements
Manage reliability project development, design, and installation
Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and mechanical integrity requirements
Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, following procedures, and stopping unsafe work