E&I Reliability Program Manager

Walker Lovell Ltd; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd in the United States seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability Program Manager to own an enterprise-wide E&I reliability program across multiple operating sites. You will shape standards, drive reliability initiatives and elevate asset performance with high-visibility influence across the organization.

This senior role demands 10+ years in electrical engineering within petrochemical or related manufacturing, deep knowledge of IEEE/ISA/NFPA/NEC, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in petrochemical or related manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in reliability strategies and lifecycle plans for electrical/instrumentation assets.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, API standards; PSM/SIS/IEC 61511, ISA 84, SIL valued.
• Ability to influence across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the enterprise E&I reliability program, identifying gaps and improving equipment availability across multiple operating sites.
• Lead failure and root cause analyses, lifecycle strategies and the transition toward condition-based maintenance where appropriate.
• Shape E&I standards and technical decisions across reliability, improvement and capital projects, while coaching site teams and sharing best practices.
• Strengthen electrical and process safety performance through HAZOP, LOPA and SIL support, NEC compliance, power reliability and electrical system studies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Reliability program development

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

HAZOP

LOPA

SIL

Job description

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability Program Manager

Location: Multi-site

Travel: Up to 35%

Compensation: Strong package reflecting seniority, technical expertise and enterprise-wide scope

Shape E&I Reliability Across a Multi-Site Manufacturing Business

Take ownership of an enterprise-wide E&I reliability program with the visibility and influence to improve asset performance, strengthen technical standards and shape long-term reliability strategy across multiple operating sites.

• Strong package reflecting the seniority and scope of the position
• High-visibility role reporting to the Vice President of Reliability and Maintenance
• Autonomy to shape E&I reliability strategy across multiple sites
• Opportunity to influence major reliability, improvement and capital initiatives

Why This Business

Join an established chemical manufacturer producing essential products for agricultural and industrial markets, with future opportunities across the energy sector. The business is investing in operational excellence, technical capability and lower-carbon solutions, creating an opportunity to make a measurable impact on reliability across critical manufacturing assets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the enterprise E&I reliability program, identifying gaps and improving equipment availability across multiple operating sites.
• Lead failure and root cause analyses, lifecycle strategies and the transition toward condition-based maintenance where appropriate.
• Shape E&I standards and technical decisions across reliability, improvement and capital projects, while coaching site teams and sharing best practices.
• Strengthen electrical and process safety performance through HAZOP, LOPA and SIL support, NEC compliance, power reliability and electrical system studies.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years' experience in electrical engineering within petrochemical, refining, chemical or related manufacturing environments, supported by a technical or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Proven expertise developing reliability strategies and lifecycle plans for electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Strong knowledge of relevant IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC and API standards, with PSM, SIS, IEC 61511, ISA 84 and SIL expertise highly valued.
• Credible cross-functional influence, combining analytical capability with the communication and change-leadership skills to work effectively across organisational levels.

Who This Suits

You’re an experienced E&I reliability professional ready to influence performance beyond a single facility. You combine deep technical credibility with the ability to establish standards, challenge existing maintenance strategies and bring multiple sites behind a consistent reliability approach.