Chemical Plant Reliability Engineer – Optimization & Safety

ManpowerGroup; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act?

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Production Reliability Engineer in Westlake, LA to drive reliability and process improvements across chemical manufacturing operations. You will analyze, design, and optimize mechanical and instrumentation systems, lead capital projects, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient processes.

Collaboration with vendors and operations teams is essential for success. The ideal candidate will have a chemical or mechanical engineering background, experience in a chemical

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience working in a chemical plant environment with mechanical equipment design, troubleshooting, and reliability assessment.
• Proficiency in developing process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and performing mass and energy balances.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data and statistical analysis to inform decision-making.
• Ability to lead projects through all phases, from design to startup, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process and procedural improvements to increase capacity, reduce costs, and enhance safety and quality in chemical manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot existing processes to improve operating efficiency and reliability of mechanical and instrumentation systems.
• Oversee capital projects from initial concept through to commissioning, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Develop and refine process equipment specifications, including reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, pumps, and filters, collaborating with vendors and operations teams.
• Lead or participate in safety and process hazard analysis teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.

Education

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Production Reliability Engineer in Westlake, LA to drive reliability and process improvements across chemical manufacturing operations. You will analyze, design, and optimize mechanical and instrumentation systems, lead capital projects, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient processes.

Collaboration with vendors and operations teams is essential for success. The ideal candidate will have a chemical or mechanical engineering background, experience in a chemical