Reliability Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join our team at a downstream partner in eastern North Carolina. This candidate will be supporting a new unit/process for Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride (AHS) and optimizing the current structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans based on historical data and industry best practices.
• Analyze equipment performance data using reliability tools like FMEA and Weibull analysis .
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability and process optimization.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to ensure availability while minimizing excess.
• Support capital projects by reviewing equipment specifications and providing input on reliability and maintainability.
• Monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering , or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering , preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with RCM, RCA, FMEA , and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP or Maximo ).
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., OSHA ).
• Strong problem-solving skills .

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in phosphate, ammonium phosphate , or hydrofluoric acid .
• Experience with static and rotating equipment . I/E experience is a plus.