Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Applica; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payroll administered by Applica

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Applica is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a major petrochemical facility in Port Neches, TX. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and mechanical integrity of rotating and fixed equipment, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and heat exchangers.

The position entails troubleshooting equipment failures, conducting root cause analyses, and developing preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.

Qualifications

• BSME required.
• 2–5 years mechanical maintenance or reliability experience in petrochemical, refining, or industrial manufacturing facility.
• Experience troubleshooting rotating and fixed equipment (pumps, compressors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, vessels).
• Working knowledge of RCA, preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Exposure to condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermal scanning, equipment performance trending).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, preferably SAP, for maintenance planning, equipment history, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause analyses to improve reliability.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
• Support equipment modifications, repairs, installations, and plant turnarounds.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering teams in a hands-on plant environment.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting rotating equipment

Troubleshooting fixed equipment

Vibration analysis

Thermal scanning

Equipment performance trending

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BSME degree

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support a major petrochemical manufacturing facility in Port Neches, TX. This position focuses on improving the reliability, performance, and mechanical integrity of both rotating and fixed equipment throughout the plant.

Working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams, you will troubleshoot equipment failures, perform root cause analyses, and develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime. You will also support equipment modifications, repairs, installations, and plant turnarounds.

This is a hands-on, plant-based opportunity for an early-career Mechanical Engineer looking to expand their technical expertise and take ownership of equipment reliability within an operating facility.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• 2-5 years of mechanical maintenance or reliability engineering experience, preferably within a petrochemical, refining, or industrial manufacturing facility. Relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Experience troubleshooting rotating and fixed equipment, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and vessels.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA), preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance practices.
• Exposure to condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal scanning, or equipment performance trending.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, preferably SAP, for maintenance planning, equipment history, and work order management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to develop technical expertise in a plant environment.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card and work 100% onsite in Port Neches, TX.

About the Client

The company is a global chemical manufacturer with operations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, serving a wide range of markets including industrial, consumer, automotive, construction, and packaging. It is known for strong technical expertise, operational excellence, and a commitment to high-quality manufacturing standards.

Quality, safety, and sustainability are central to the organization’s operations, with a strong focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), robust Quality Management Systems, and continuous improvement. The company actively invests in responsible manufacturing and circular economy initiatives to support long-term, sustainable growth.

What’s on offer?

This opportunity is a long-term W2 Contract via Applica whilst you get to work with a great client.

• We’ll do your payroll
• provide medical
• provide dental
• provide vision
• 401K matching