Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer — Drive Asset Reliability

Mitsubishi Chemical America; La Porte (TX); 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. You will lead reliability improvements for fixed mechanical equipment and drive integrity programs to prevent failures in a high‑hazard chemical manufacturing setting.

You’ll collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, supporting MOC, capital projects, and PHAs while applying RCM and FMEA to optimize maintenance strategies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical/refining environments.
• Experience with fixed mechanical equipment (pressure vessels, piping, tanks, valves).
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and mechanical integrity programs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with API standards: API 510, API 570, API 653, API 576.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or CMRP.
• Experience with FMEA, RCM, and Asset Criticality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvements for fixed mechanical equipment (pressure vessels, piping, tanks, valves).
• Serve as site mechanical subject matter expert providing guidance on complex equipment issues.
• Support 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 corrective actions.
• Improve maintenance strategies using RCM, FMEA, and asset criticality methodologies.
• Participate in 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 on-call rotation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

PSM Knowledge

Reliability Engineering

API Standards

CRE/CMRP

FMEA/RCM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical America’s Soarnol Division is seeking a Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer in La Porte, TX. You will lead reliability improvements for fixed mechanical equipment and drive integrity programs to prevent failures in a high‑hazard chemical manufacturing setting.

You’ll collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, supporting MOC, capital projects, and PHAs while applying RCM and FMEA to optimize maintenance strategies and safety standards.