Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

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