Job Title: Reliability Engineering Manager
Location: Beaumont, TX
Company: Major Petrochemical Manufacturer
Job Overview:
The Reliability Engineering Manager has the overall responsibility for developing and executing the
best-in-class reliability programs and processes across Natgasoline assets at optimal cost. This
position will lead a team of Reliability Professionals to identify, prioritize, and manage asset
reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. Oversee technical
expertise & advice on maintenance services and exercise leadership towards timely identification
and resolution of equipment-related issues or problems. The Reliability Engineering Manager
recognizes and acts on opportunities to ensure and improve safe, reliable, and cost-efficient plant
operations.
The position is a management level position and is accountable for leading our overall reliability
strategy which includes:
• Long- & short-term objectives for reliability engineering, and mechanical integrity
management interaction (PSM).
• Predictive & preventive maintenance plans and strategies.
• Establish, maintain, and attain key performance metrics/targets for the reliability
group.
• Input/guidance on budget & cost control (OPEX / CAPEX).
• Directing maintenance & contractor activity oversight (repair/overhaul).
• Contractor strategy & performance input.
• Spare parts evaluation and recommendations.
• Asset health & equipment data management.
• Leadership/mentorship to employees concerning equipment reliability.
• Drive a culture of reliability through the establishment of standardized processes
and methodologies for evaluating and improving asset health.
• Develop and deploy programs for acquiring and developing internal reliability
knowledge and expertise.
• Support the development of engineering and reliability standards.
• Develop and provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for facility support in critical
areas.
Essential Job Functions:
• Oversee plant equipment reliability procedures that focus on employee safety
guided by equipment industry best practices.
• Provides input and leadership on work prioritization on plant equipment repairs to
meet site objectives and goals.
• Provide input regarding Mechanical Integrity from the team for fixed, rotating,
instrument, and electrical disciplines concerning plant PSM requirements.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Inspection,
Process, and Project personnel regarding the selection, operation, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and long-term reliability of plant equipment.
• Provide leadership on equipment failure investigations to determine causal effects
and make mitigation recommendations.
• Skilled in implementing defect elimination programs (RCA, FMEA) and mechanical
integrity programs.• Lead team effort for the continuous improvement of equipment reliability through
the
• development and application of effective reliability tools such as reliabilitycentered
• maintenance, failure modes and effects analysis, risk-based maintenance
strategies, identification & assessment of risks, root cause and bad actor analysis,
and spare parts review and optimization.
• Provide team input on the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory
and site acceptance testing that will ensure adherence to functional specifications.
• Lead team equipment capabilities to partner with equipment vendors and repair
shops to resolve technical issues or complex equipment repairs.
• Work with maintenance and procurement departments to develop contact lists and
relationships for turnaround contractors and repair facilities.
• Provide input on Operation Procedures concerning proper startup and shutdown of
equipment.
• Provide input on operation envelope (parameter) on equipment.
• Always present a professional image to clients and vendors and maintain a positive
reputation of the company.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Assists other Departments and other administrative personnel, as necessary.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine
acceptable solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within an organization.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or ability to attain within
the first year of employment.
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) preferred.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in reliability engineering and related
processes.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing engineering teams in the industry,
along with a proven track record of organizational and employee development.
• Demonstrated experience leading reliability programs across multiple disciplines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Asset Management expertise / certifications
• Maintenance Leadership
• Six Sigma training
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Technical Capacity.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.• Strong analytical, project management, contract management, and negotiation
skills.
• Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and metrics.
• Ability to apply knowledge of materials management concepts and techniques.
• Understanding of management and cost accounting principles and techniques.
• Alignment with our values of safety, care, accountability, integrity, and teamwork.