Reliability Engineer

FPC National; Greenville (SC); In loco; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FPC National in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to enhance equipment performance, plant reliability, and maintenance effectiveness. This role focuses on developing and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, identifying recurring failures, and implementing long-term reliability improvements.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to reduce unplanned downtime, improve asset performance, and support safe, efficient plant

Competenze

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a PSM-regulated chemical environment.
• Strong experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience conducting RCA/RCFA and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to read PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering docs.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and optimize maintenance programs (preventive and predictive) for plant equipment.
• Analyze failures and maintenance history to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Lead RCA/RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent repeats.
• Establish maintenance strategies, inspection intervals, and performance standards.

Conoscenze

Reliability engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Formazione

BSME

Strumenti

CMMS

Descrizione del lavoro

A specialty chemical manufacturer in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to improve equipment performance, plant reliability, and maintenance effectiveness.

This position will focus on developing and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, identifying and resolving recurring equipment failures, and implementing long-term reliability improvements. The Reliability Engineer will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to reduce unplanned downtime, improve asset performance, and support safe, efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant equipment and supporting systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, maintenance history, and performance data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Establish equipment maintenance strategies, inspection intervals, and performance standards based on equipment criticality and operating conditions.
• Identify underperforming or high-risk equipment and recommend repair, replacement, or engineering improvements.
• Support planned maintenance outages, equipment shutdowns, turnarounds, and startups.
• Work with maintenance personnel and plant leadership to improve maintenance planning, execution, and equipment availability.

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical support for mechanical equipment, production systems, plant utilities, and related manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process reliability issues, working with plant personnel to develop practical, long-term solutions.
• Evaluate equipment modifications and process improvements to enhance reliability, safety, efficiency, and operating costs.
• Support capital improvement projects, including equipment selection, technical evaluations, installation, and commissioning.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and outside contractors to implement reliability improvements.

Maintenance Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize the plant’s CMMS to analyze maintenance history, improve preventive maintenance schedules, and support asset management initiatives.
• Develop and monitor reliability performance metrics, including equipment downtime, availability, recurring failures, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance procedures, spare parts management, equipment documentation, and overall maintenance efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operating efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs.
• Participate in PSM activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and mechanical integrity programs.
• Ensure reliability and maintenance improvement activities align with plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience developing, implementing, and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implementing corrective actions.
• Solid understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, and chemical manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing, tracking, and analyzing equipment reliability and maintenance performance metrics.
• Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and other engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with maintenance, operations, and engineering personnel.