Reliability Engineer

Kinsley Power Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 109,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Reliability Engineer in McIntosh, AL to improve production unit reliability by applying established reliability principles and collaborating with MEs, PEs, Operations, and other stakeholders.

The role centers on developing and implementing unit-specific reliability plans, evaluating equipment criticality, and leading turnaround readiness activities. A strong background in rotating and fixed equipment is needed, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 3+ years of maintenance/reliability experience; 5+ years preferred. Petrochemical experience preferred.
• Experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, agitators).
• Experience with fixed equipment (exchangers, tanks, drums, towers, reactors, piping).
• Proficiency in project management, instrumentation, and equipment; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decrease equipment failure losses to meet reliability and asset utilization goals.
• Develop and drive a customized reliability plan for each production unit, updated annually.
• Create and implement facility strategies (Maintenance, Turnaround) and evaluate equipment criticality.
• Use root cause analysis to identify and validate solutions for cross-site reuse.
• Coach and mentor local Maintenance Engineers and technicians.
• Lead projects and support capital projects and major rebuilds.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Title: Reliability Engineer

Location: Mcintosh, AL

Salary: $109,000-$160,000

Schedule: 9/80 schedule available

Focus: The Reliability Engineer is responsible for increasing the reliability of the assigned production units by applying reliability principles, existing knowledge of equipment, and various reliability tools to identify solutions for the top reliability opportunities in the production unit. This role will collaborate with Maintenance Engineers (MEs), Production Engineers, Plant Operations personnel, Project Engineers, Site Maintenance personnel, and others to accomplish this goal.

Reliability Engineer Essential Functions:

• Decrease equipment failure losses to meet the operational reliability and asset utilization goals for the production unit
• Develop and drive implementation of a customized reliability plan for each of the assigned production units, updated annually.
• Create, update, and implement facility specific strategy documents on an annual basis - Facility Maintenance Strategy, Facility Turnaround Strategy, and Reliability Opportunity List; evaluate all plant equipment for criticality and develop Equipment Reliability Strategy documents for all high-risk and plant selected medium-high-risk equipment.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis methodology to perform effective problem analysis and root cause elimination; evaluate solutions for leveraging across the company.
• Help coach, develop, and mentor local Maintenance Engineers.
• Lead projects and engage with stakeholders to influence outcomes/champion new reliability tools; provide technical expertise for business-critical equipment rebuilds and procedure development; support production unit turnarounds and capital projects.

Reliability Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree* in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of maintenance/reliability engineering experience; 5+ years of maintenance/reliability engineering experience preferred. Chemical or Petrochemical industry experience preferred.
• Maintenance/reliability experience with most rotating equipment technologies including but not limited to pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, agitators, etc.
• Maintenance/reliability experience with most fixed equipment technologies including but not limited to exchangers, tanks, drums, towers, reactors, piping, etc.
• Basic understanding of project management, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.