Reliability Engineer

Aarorn Technologies Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading chemical processing company in Alberta seeks a Reliability Engineer to enhance asset performance and safety in Ammonia Nitrate and Nitric Acid production. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and extensive experience in the chemical industry, applying advanced reliability methods to minimize operational risks and ensure compliance with Canadian standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within chemical or process industries.
• Experience in Ammonia Nitrate and/or Nitric Acid plant operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of asset integrity and pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset criticality evaluations using risk-based methodologies.
• Develop and implement reliability strategies for critical equipment.
• Analyze failure data and reliability metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

Condition monitoring

Process safety protocols

Corrosion management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ReliaSoft

SAP PM

Maximo

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Location: Carseland, AB (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Reliability Engineer to lead asset criticality assessments and reliability improvement initiatives for our Ammonia Nitrate and Nitric Acid production facilities in Alberta. The ideal candidate will apply advanced reliability methodologies to optimize asset performance, reduce operational risks, and enhance safety and compliance in a high-hazard chemical processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset criticality evaluations using risk-based methodologies (RBA, RCM, FMEA) for Ammonia Nitrate & Nitric Acid manufacturing plant equipment like Ammonia Vaporizer and Preheater, Heat Recovery Boilers, Absorption Towers etc..
• Develop and implement reliability strategies for critical equipment and systems.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and lead corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to align reliability goals.
• Analyze failure data and reliability metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian safety and environmental regulations (CSA, PSM).
• Maintain and optimize asset data in CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders and leadership.

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within chemical or process industries.
• Experience in Ammonia Nitrate and/or Nitric Acid plant operations is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CMRP, ARP-E, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of asset integrity, corrosion management, and pressure systems.
• Proficiency in reliability tools: ReliaSoft, RAM analysis, FRACAS.
• Skilled in data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI).
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory standards and process safety protocols.
• Experience with condition monitoring technologies (vibration, thermography, oil analysis).

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications (CMRP, ARP-E) if not already listed.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PM or Maximo in a CMMS/EAM context.
• Experience presenting technical findings to executive stakeholders.
• Experience with advanced analytics for reliability (predictive models, ML pipelines) is a plus.