Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Lubrizol Corporation; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to lead asset protection and push for higher equipment availability in a demanding chemical production environment. You will develop and implement asset strategies, perform risk analyses, lead RC/M analyses, and ensure CMMS documentation supports continuous improvement.

Collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and engineering teams, you will drive reliability initiatives, reduce downtime, and contribute to safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) and 5+ years in maintenance, reliability or project engineering in chemical facilities.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting, repair methods, and maintenance strategies.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance workflows.
• Experience with pump and system curve calculations and vibration analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical equipment and Balance of Plant (BOP) through risk analysis.
• Develop and implement Asset Strategies aligned with criticality and business needs.
• Lead a 3-year reliability improvement plan with asset availability goals.
• Define and implement Equipment Maintenance Strategies for critical equipment and BOP.
• Support PPM reviews and optimize to reduce low-value maintenance.
• Evaluate condition monitoring techniques to enhance productivity and value.
• Ensure CMMS documentation supports evaluations of maintenance activities.
• Monitor asset reliability, maintenance data, and production loss data.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and RC/M studies using Weibull and FMEA.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Reliability engineering

CMMS experience

Pump calculations

Vibration analysis

System curve calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

RCM tools

Job description

Shape the Future with Us

Job Type

Full-time / On-site

Shift + Hours

1st Shift

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

As a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, you will provide both strategic reliability leadership and hands‑on maintenance engineering support to improve equipment availability, reduce downtime, and optimize asset performance. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, and cross‑functional teams to deliver sustainable and reliable production.

In this role, you will

• Conduct Criticality Screening and Risk Analysis to identify critical equipment and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
• Champion and implement Asset Strategies in alignment with equipment criticality and business needs.
• Support development and execution of the 3‑year Reliability Improvement Plan, including Asset Availability performance history and improvement goals related to Equipment Reliability.
• Select the appropriate Risk Management Strategy or Alternative Failure Management Strategy and develops / implements Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS’s) for each piece of critical equipment and generic EMSs for BOP equipment.
• Support PPM Coordinator for reviews of existing plans for effectiveness and applicability based on the Risk Management Strategy, Alternative Failure Management Strategy, vendor information, RCM tools, historical equipment reliability issues, results of PPM, etc. Add, delete, and/or modify existing PPM to eliminate low value PPM on BOP equipment and effectively manage risk on critical equipment. Note: Include PPM services as required on parts and spare equipment to ensure warehoused part / equipment quality is maintained during storage (e.g. shaft rotation, motor heater check).
• Evaluate and implement available Equipment Condition Monitoring techniques and new technology to improve productivity, effectiveness, and value of equipment condition monitoring program.
• Support PPM Coordinator to ensure that documentation of findings of PPM and Corrective Maintenance activities are properly documented in CMMS so that evaluations can be done.
• Routinely monitors Asset Reliability, maintenance data, PPM results, significant reliability events, RCA findings, maintenance histories, and production loss data.
• Analyze production loss accounting data and cost data to develop and prioritize a list of reliability opportunities.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and RCM studies, utilizing reliability engineering tools such as Weibull and FMEA, for events that meet the incident triggers. Implement effective corrective actions / improvements.
• Perform value engineering activities for projects, design, Reliability / Maintenance input, PMs, BOMs, equipment selection, criticality, etc.
• Ensure new equipment is integrated into appropriate systems, tools, processes, strategies, etc. prior to being put into Service.
• Perform periodic gap assessments between the Asset Reliability Plan, Equipment Maintenance Strategies and PPM plans to identify gaps vs. current reliability performance, cost and asset availability. Identify and implement corrective actions / improvements to eliminate low value PPM (e.g. extend intervals between PPM) or other work while effectively managing risk in terms of mechanical integrity, EHS, production, maintenance cost, etc.
• Implement periodic plant equipment / facility audits to proactively monitor plant condition and prevent unplanned deterioration of assets.
• Support PPM Coordinator to optimize spare parts / equipment inventory.
• Champion use of Management of Change process for changes, modifications, deletions to equipment, materials, parts, consumables and related Operating Discipline.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluate whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
• For equipment that is critical for the process, ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc.
• Ensure repairs, repair techniques, and equipment-specific training are made available and documented.
• Support development of Maintenance & Operating procedures (i.e. proper steps for starting / stopping a pump, etc.).
• Serve as a technical resource to the planner and crafts as needed to ensure standards are followed.
• During development of turnaround work, provide input on development of work orders particularly on critical equipment requiring Engineering review or input.
• Work with the Maintenance Technologist on following jobs internally and externally to ensure quality repairs.
• Support the Maintenance Technologist in training Crafts, Operations, etc.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering; mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance, reliability or project engineer operating within chemical, petrochemical or refining facilities.
• Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, repair methods, and maintenance strategies.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance workflows.
• Experience in performing pump and system curve calculations and evaluation.
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques (vibration, oil, infrared).

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Working knowledge of industry standards including NFPA, API, ASME, and PSM.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Experience evaluating tank, piping and pressure vessel condition in accordance with ASME, API and STI standards and API Certifications.

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• 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

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems—are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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