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 company 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 reliability-centered 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.