Maintenance Engineer Job

The Arkema Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Houston seeks a Maintenance Engineering II to support reliability, maintenance systems, and plant uptime across chemical operations.

You will collaborate with Reliability Engineering, Project Management, operations, and contractors to develop repair strategies, perform design reviews, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning and execution.

Location: Houston, TX. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication to safeguard plant safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of chemical or industrial plant engineering/maintenance experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Provides proactive leadership to the reliability program to improve plant uptime and asset utilization.
• Analyzes critical equipment failures, determines root causes, and implements corrective actions.
• Hands‑on ability and ability to interact in a team with hourly and professional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Safety and HESQ participation in plant safety processes and programs.
• Develops and validates project scopes from mechanical integrity assessments and equipment performance reviews.
• Plans and executes reliability improvement projects during normal operations or major turnarounds.
• Drives plant reliability improvement teams and supports continual development of plant reliability systems.

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you a detail‑oriented individual who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? If so, look no further! Arkema Inc. is actively recruiting for a Maintenance Engineering II who directly reports to Reliability Engineering and Project Manager and will interface with the appropriate Arkema and contractor resources at the Houston site, support the development of new and improve existing plant reliability and maintenance systems. In this role the engineer serves as a site mechanical technical resource for equipment repair strategies and drives reliability & maintenance work processes. The engineer collaborates with plant leadership, process engineers, maintenance/production supervisors, plant operators, plant unit inspectors and maintenance craftsmen.

Safety and HESQ

• Participates in plant safety processes and programs.
• Participates in the investigation of mechanical related incidents; may be assigned as the incident owner for incidents most likely caused by mechanical equipment failure.
• Ensures plant projects are designed and installed in compliance with all applicable Codes and Standards.
• Supports Management of Change (MOC) protocols for plant projects or reliability improvements.

Reliability Engineering

• Provides technical support for plant projects: supporting project scope development, equipment specification, accepted good engineering design, and meeting client requirements.
• Develops designs and specifications for plant equipment & parts.
• Supports the plant’s rotating equipment program to reduce repair frequency.
• Supports repair scope development for rotating and fixed equipment.
• Supports the plant’s mechanical integrity program.
• Assists in developing the plant workforce in techniques related to equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and tracks reliability/maintenance KPIs and trends.
• Supports the development of maintenance strategies by troubleshooting/diagnosing equipment failures, supporting development of repair scopes and supporting equipment selection for service conditions.
• Supports the maintenance planning and execution process.
• Drives plant reliability improvement teams and supports continual development of plant reliability systems.
• Participates in the planning and execution of the plant turnarounds.

Project Management

• Develops and validates project scopes derived from mechanical integrity assessments, failure analysis, and equipment performance reviews.
• Plans and executes reliability improvement projects either during normal operations or during major turnarounds, depending on equipment accessibility and production constraints.
• Ensures all projects follow the full AGATE lifecycle: feasibility, scope definition, cost estimation, risk assessment, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closure.
• Coordinates with maintenance, operations, engineering, and purchasing to ensure timely execution and full compliance with safety and quality expectations.
• Manages project budgets, schedules, contractors, and documentation to ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of chemical or industrial plant engineering/maintenance experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Provides proactive leadership to the reliability program to improve plant uptime and asset utilization.
• Analyzes critical equipment failures, determines root causes, and implements corrective actions.
• Assists in maintenance planning.
• Provides guidance to the plant in properly interpreting industry and engineering standards.
• Has hands‑on ability and can interact in a team environment with hourly and professional personnel.

Location: Houston

Legal and EEO Statement

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.