Reliability Engineer

New York Technology Partners; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Technology Partners is seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide technical expertise in reliability engineering and mechanical integrity within a manufacturing environment. The role aims to improve plant reliability, maximize asset utilization, and ensure compliance with mechanical integrity standards.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree, at least 5 years in maintenance and reliability, experience with reliability-centered maintenance, and knowledge of RCFA, FMEA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance and reliability experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee plant Mechanical Integrity programs covering process piping, ESDs, and control systems.
• Conduct reliability studies and recommend improvements to asset strategies, maintenance philosophies, and operating best practices.
• Create and manage predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Lead RCFA activities and utilize DMAIC to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Define and approve equipment repair methods, evaluate third-party repair vendors, and inspect completed repair work.
• Budget development, feasibility studies, and bid package preparation.
• Serve as the site’s Plant Energy Manager and lead energy efficiency initiatives.

Skills

RCFA

FMEA

Weibull

Statistical reliability

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

API Certification

Tools

SAP maintenance systems

Job description

We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide technical expertise in reliability engineering and mechanical integrity programs within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for improving plant reliability, maximizing asset utilization, ensuring compliance with mechanical integrity standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience with reliability-centered maintenance practices, and a passion for improving equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Engineering & Mechanical Integrity

• Develop, maintain, and oversee plant Mechanical Integrity programs covering:
• Process piping
• Emergency shutdown systems
• Control systems
• Conduct reliability studies on existing equipment and recommend improvements to asset strategies, maintenance philosophies, and operational best practices.
• Create and manage predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain equipment records, identify critical spare parts requirements, and ensure SAP Bills of Materials are accurate and up to date.
• Develop and implement reliability procedures and performance metrics.
• Prepare periodic reliability reports and recommendations for plant leadership.
• Lead ongoing improvements to plant Mechanical Integrity practices and procedures.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to identify abnormal operating conditions before failures occur.
• Provide technical expertise for job planning, troubleshooting, equipment criticality assessments, and maintenance scope development.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) activities and utilize reliability methodologies such as DMAIC to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Define and approve equipment repair methods, evaluate third-party repair vendors, and inspect completed repair work.
• Budget development and control
• Feasibility studies
• Bid package preparation
• Serve as the site’s Plant Energy Manager.
• Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce consumption, and support sustainability objectives.

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews related to technical and engineering modifications.
• Support all Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) initiatives and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Actively participate in site safety programs and continuous safety improvement efforts.
• Promote reporting and investigation of safety incidents, near misses, and environmental events.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance and reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and asset management principles.

Preferred

• Experience within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• API Certification.
• Experience with SAP maintenance systems.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of reliability engineering tools and methodologies, including:
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Weibull Analysis
• Statistical Reliability Analysis
• Familiarity with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
• Working knowledge of industry standards and codes, including:
• ASME
• API
• ASTM
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while driving continuous improvement initiatives.