Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

Soarnol; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical America’s Soarnol Division is seeking a Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer in La Porte, TX to safeguard fixed equipment reliability and long-term performance in our polymer manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to drive reliability improvements, participate in MOC, PHAs, and capital projects, and provide on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or related process manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, valves, and other stationary equipment.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and mechanical integrity programs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with API 510, 570, 653, 576 inspections.
• CRE or CMRP certification.
• Experience with FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Asset Criticality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvements for fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, heat exchangers, and valves.
• Serve as the site's mechanical subject matter expert, providing technical guidance for complex equipment issues.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure mechanical designs meet engineering and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
• Perform root cause failure analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Improve maintenance strategies using reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), FMEA, and asset criticality methodologies.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), safety investigations, and mechanical integrity initiatives.
• Develop engineering documentation, procedures, equipment specifications, and technical standards.
• Provide occasional after-hours technical support as part of the engineering on-call rotation.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

PSM knowledge

Mechanical integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CRE or CMRP certification

Job description

Company: Soarnol Job Description: Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer La Porte, TX | Mitsubishi Chemical America – Soarnol Division

Engineer the Reliability Behind World-Class Chemical Manufacturing Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges and preventing failures before they happen? Join Mitsubishi Chemical America's Soarnol Division, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, integrity, and long-term performance of fixed equipment that supports our specialty polymer manufacturing operations.

In this role, you'll partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve asset reliability, lead equipment improvements, and help maintain the highest standards of safety and mechanical integrity in a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvements for fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, heat exchangers, and valves.
• Serve as the site's mechanical subject matter expert, providing technical guidance for complex equipment issues.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure mechanical designs meet engineering and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
• Perform root cause failure analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Improve maintenance strategies using reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), FMEA, and asset criticality methodologies.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), safety investigations, and mechanical integrity initiatives.
• Develop engineering documentation, procedures, equipment specifications, and technical standards.
• Provide occasional after-hours technical support as part of the engineering on-call rotation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or related process manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, valves, and other stationary equipment.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and mechanical integrity programs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Must have familiarity with the following API standards: API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection API 570 – Process Piping Inspection API 653 – Tank Inspection API 576 – Pressure Relief Device Inspection
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Experience with FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Asset Criticality assessments.

Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical America?

• Challenging, technically rewarding work
• Opportunities to lead reliability improvements and capital projects
• Exposure to advanced chemical manufacturing processes
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth within a global manufacturing organization

The salary range for this position is $130,000–$140,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may also be subject to geographic adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the posted location.