Industrial Reliability & Maintenance Engineer in Petersburg

Energy Jobline ZR; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus opportunity

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Petersburg, VA seeks an hands-on Industrial Reliability & Maintenance Engineer to support reliability initiatives in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role combines field troubleshooting with engineering duties and requires working closely with maintenance technicians.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical maintenance background, a bachelor's in engineering, and experience with CMMS, predictive maintenance, RCFA, FMEA, and TPM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of reliability engineering in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with CMMS and predictive/ preventative maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with RCMM: RCFA, FMEA, TPM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve maintenance reliability strategies for critical equipment.
• Analyze failures and implement RCFA and FMEA actions.
• Utilize vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis for predictive maintenance.
• Improve preventive maintenance programs and monitor reliability KPIs.
• Support major shutdowns and capital projects.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Hands-on in-field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIndustrial Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Petersburg, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $85,000+ (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Industrial Reliability & Maintenance Engineer to support reliability initiatives within a heavy manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for someone who began their career performing mechanical maintenance and has transitioned into engineering, but still enjoys working directly with equipment and troubleshooting issues in the field.

If you're someone who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, solve complex equipment problems, and work alongside maintenance technicians, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment
• Prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Paid parental leave
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of reliability engineering experience in manufacturing, heavy industrial, metals, or similar production environments
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to work directly on production equipment
• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Understanding of reliability methodologies including:
  • RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
  • RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis)
  • FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
  • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Experience analyzing mechanical and electrical equipment failures
• Familiarity with OSHA and ASTM standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to spend significant time in the production environment working alongside maintenance personnel

Qualifications

• CMRP, CRE, or other reliability certification
• Experience working with steel production or other heavy manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve maintenance reliability strategies for critical production equipment
• Analyze equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions using RCFA and FMEA
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis
• Improve preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability
• Monitor maintenance performance and develop reliability KPIs
• Recommend improvements that increase equipment uptime while reducing maintenance costs
• Support major maintenance shutdowns, equipment rebuilds, and capital improvement projects
• Partner with operations, maintenance, vendors, and contractors to improve equipment performance
• Provide technical guidance and reliability training for maintenance teams
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a practical engineer with a strong maintenance background who enjoys solving equipment problems firsthand. This individual is comfortable working in industrial environments, collaborating with technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.