Reliability & Data Analytics Specialist - Plant Maintenance

Westlake; New Martinsville (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Reliability Professional to drive asset reliability programs at our plant. You will perform data analysis, field troubleshooting, and supervise reliability initiatives to reduce recurring issues and improve safety, quality, and production outcomes.

The role combines desk-based analysis with hands-on fieldwork, including site observations, predictive maintenance, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams to implement improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience; candidates without a degree must have a minimum of 5 years of reliability experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software.
• Experience with FMEA, RCFA, and predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and non‑destructive testing).
• Working knowledge of piping systems, rotating equipment, ASME/API codes, and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could impact plant operations, safety, production output, quality, costs, or regulatory compliance.
• Analyze equipment failure data, reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, failure rates), and historical records from SAP to identify patterns and repetitive failures.
• Analyze vibration data to identify causes of reliability issues.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis investigations for significant failures, near-misses, or incidents.
• Develop and optimize preventative (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and condition-based maintenance strategies; use tools like vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, infrared scans, and ultrasonic testing.
• Provide technical input for shop rebuilds, capital projects, turnaround planning, and spare parts strategies.
• Recommend engineering solutions to eliminate repetitive failures, improve equipment design, or upgrade materials for better reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to implement reliability improvements, support troubleshooting, and participate in Six Sigma/LEAN projects.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to reliability including vibration and oil analysis.
• Contribute to the development of training, procedures, and best practices for reliability-focused activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication skills

Six Sigma/Lean (cert preferred)

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Reliability Professional to drive asset reliability programs at our plant. You will perform data analysis, field troubleshooting, and supervise reliability initiatives to reduce recurring issues and improve safety, quality, and production outcomes.

The role combines desk-based analysis with hands-on fieldwork, including site observations, predictive maintenance, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams to implement improvements across the site.