Maintenance Engineer

Lubrizol IMEA; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

401 k match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible work

Learning & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol IMEA seeks a Maintenance Engineer in Deer Park, TX to act as SME for equipment failures and repairs, driving root-cause investigations and robust troubleshooting with the Maintenance Technologist. You will guide repair plans, ensure proper engineering input, and support safety and reliability in a chemical processing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 3+ years of maintenance engineering experience, and SAP proficiency within maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance engineering experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP within the maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technologist to ensure jobs include both technical and field experience during troubleshooting, procedures, repair plans.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures and repairs, and evaluate equipment for service conditions.
• Ensure repair details include clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, and welding procedures for critical equipment.
• Provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from engineering data when necessary.
• Ensure repairs and repair techniques are documented and training is provided.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Location

Deer Park, TX, US 77536

Job Type

Full‑time, On‑site

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Technologist to ensure jobs include both technical and field experience during troubleshooting, procedures, repair plans, etc.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluate whether equipment meets its intended service conditions.
• For critical equipment, ensure work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc.
• Provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from engineering data when necessary.
• Ensure repairs and repair techniques are documented and training is provided.
• Supply technical support for specification, identification, and purchasing of required parts.
• Provide maintainability input into Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy.
• Support the PPM coordinator in reviewing spare parts lists for existing equipment.
• Assist Operations in developing operating procedures (e.g., steps for starting/stopping a pump).
• Review operations logbook for unusual activity requiring support.
• Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer on facility and equipment maintenance strategies.
• Offer engineering input to planners’ job plans and job packages to ensure standards are followed.
• Review History Feedback forms for unusual findings and provide feedback to planners and crafts.
• Serve as a technical resource to planners and crafts as needed.
• Contribute engineering input to turnaround work orders, especially for critical equipment requiring review.
• Write and support the development of maintenance procedures.
• Work with the Maintenance Technologist to monitor jobs internally and externally, ensuring quality repairs.
• Assist in training Crafts, Operations, and other staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance engineering experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP within the maintenance department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match and age‑weighted defined contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.