Reliability Engineer

Lubrizol Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

401(k) match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A global leader in specialty chemicals seeks a Reliability Engineer in Avon Lake, Ohio. In this full-time role, you will drive innovation through a 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan while collaborating with teams to enhance equipment performance and reliability. The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and has over 5 years of experience in a chemical plant setting. Key benefits include competitive salaries, bonuses, and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance or project engineer in a chemical plant.
• Proficient in applicable building codes (NFPA-NEC, API, ASME).
• Effective in analyzing production loss data to identify reliability opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Implement Reliability Improvement Plan and perform risk analysis on critical equipment.
• Develop and execute Equipment Maintenance Strategies.
• Conduct gap assessments between existing plans and current performance.

Skills

Cross-functional team leadership

Reliability engineering tools (Weibull, FMEA)

Infrared surveys analysis

Mechanical integrity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Mechanical engineering preferred

Tools

CMMS

Reliability Condition Monitoring techniques

Job description

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Shift + Hours: 1st Shift

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Reliability Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The purpose of this position is to implement a 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, Equipment Maintenance Strategies and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program through application of reliability technology and tools.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct Criticality Screening and Risk Analysis to identify critical equipment and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
• Champions and implements Asset Strategies in alignment with equipment criticality and business needs.
• Support development and execution of the 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, including Asset Availability performance history and improvement goals related to Equipment Reliability.
• Selects the appropriate Risk Management Strategy or Alternative Failure Management Strategy and develops / implements Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS’s) for each piece of critical equipment and generic EMSs for BOP equipment.
• Support PPM Coordinator for reviews of existing plans for effectiveness and applicability based on the Risk Management Strategy, Alternative Failure Management Strategy, vendor information, RCM tools, historical equipment reliability issues, results of PPM, etc. Adds, deletes, and/or modifies existing PPM to eliminate low value PPM on BOP equipment and effectively manage risk on critical equipment. Note: Include PPM services as required on parts and spare equipment to ensure warehoused part / equipment quality is maintained during storage (e.g. shaft rotation, motor heater check).
• Evaluates / implements available Equipment Condition Monitoring techniques and new technology to improve productivity, effectiveness, and value of equipment condition monitoring program.
• Supports PPM Coordinator to ensure that documentation of findings of PPM and Corrective Maintenance activities are properly documented in CMMS so that evaluations can be done.
• Routinely monitors Asset Reliability, maintenance data, PPM results, significant reliability events, RCA findings, maintenance histories, and production loss data.
• Analyzes production loss accounting data and cost data to develop and prioritize a list of reliability opportunities.
• Facilitates Root Cause Analysis and RCM studies, utilizing reliability engineering tools such as Weibull and FMEA, for events that meet the incident triggers. Implements effective corrective actions / improvements.
• Performs value engineering activities for projects, design, Reliability / Maintenance input, PMs, BOMs, equipment selection, criticality, etc.
• Ensure new equipment is integrated into appropriate systems, tools, processes, strategies, etc. prior to being put into Service.
• Performs periodic gap assessments between the Asset Reliability Plan, Equipment Maintenance Strategies and PPM plans to identify gaps vs. current reliability performance, cost and asset availability. Identifies and implements corrective actions / improvements to eliminate low value PPM (e.g. extend intervals between PPM) or other work while effectively managing risk in terms of mechanical integrity, EHS, production, maintenance cost, etc.
• Implements periodic plant equipment / facility audits to proactively monitor plant condition and prevent unplanned deterioration of assets.
• Supports PPM Coordinator to optimize spare parts / equipment inventory.
• Champions use of Management of Change process for changes, modifications, deletions to equipment, materials, parts, consumables and related Operating Discipline.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering; mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years experience as a maintenance or project engineer operating within a chemical plant.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification.
• Background analyzing infrared surveys, oil, and vibrations.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave