Mechanical Reliability Engineer: Asset Uptime & Integrity

Airswift; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer for a 9-month contract in Port Neches, TX. The role focuses on mechanical reliability of fixed and rotating equipment across pumps, motors, turbines, gear boxes, and related systems.

The position supports maintenance strategy, change management, and regulatory compliance within a petrochemical environment. Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a TWIC card or ability to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• TWIC card required or ability to obtain one.
• 2-5 years of mechanical maintenance and/or reliability experience, including internships.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical reliability for assigned plant area across fixed and rotating equipment.
• Support compliance with process safety, mechanical integrity, and maintenance documentation.
• Inspect equipment and support maintenance, modification, and change management.
• Provide engineering repair recommendations for stationary and rotating equipment.
• Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures.
• Develop equipment specifications and manage repair projects and turnarounds.
• Provide engineering support during inspections and turnarounds.
• Communicate maintenance guidance to production and process teams.

Skills

SAP

MS Office

Internet & Email

Risk-based prioritisation

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer for a 9-month contract in Port Neches, TX. The role focuses on mechanical reliability of fixed and rotating equipment across pumps, motors, turbines, gear boxes, and related systems.

The position supports maintenance strategy, change management, and regulatory compliance within a petrochemical environment. Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a TWIC card or ability to obtain one are required.