Mechanical Reliability Engineer: Rotating & Fixed Equipment

Kap Project Services; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kap Project Services seeks an experienced Mechanical Reliability Engineer to support safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of industrial assets in Galveston, TX. You will lead reliability initiatives across fixed and rotating equipment, drive improvements, and strengthen Mechanical Integrity programs.

Responsibilities include RCFA, vibration analysis, PM/CBM optimization, and support for outages and MOC processes.

Qualifications

• Five plus years in mechanical reliability in refining, petrochemical, chemical processing or heavy industry.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of API/ASME standards and CMMS usage.
• Experience with RCFA techniques and rotating equipment troubleshooting.
• Field presence and ability to work in industrial plants, including outages.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability strategy and RCFA analyses for plant assets.
• Optimize preventative/predictive maintenance using condition monitoring.
• Support Mechanical Integrity and compliance programs (OSHA PSM, API 510/570/653, ASME).
• Provide engineering support for rotating and fixed equipment and outages.
• Oversee vendor proposals and technical repairs during critical activities.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCFA analysis

Vibration analysis

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fiix CMMS

Job description

Kap Project Services seeks an experienced Mechanical Reliability Engineer to support safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of industrial assets in Galveston, TX. You will lead reliability initiatives across fixed and rotating equipment, drive improvements, and strengthen Mechanical Integrity programs.

Responsibilities include RCFA, vibration analysis, PM/CBM optimization, and support for outages and MOC processes.