Reliability Engineer

Pinnacle Asset Integrity Services, LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Asset Integrity Services, LLC is seeking a Reliability Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead customer-facing reliability workstreams, analyze operational data, and identify trends to provide actionable recommendations. This position is designed for individuals who are motivated by growth and accountability.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, experience in an industrial environment, and strong communication skills. Pinnacle offers an environment where professional growth is both expected and encouraged.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an industrial or reliability-focused environment.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Turn incomplete operational data into reliability recommendations.
• Lead customer-facing reliability workstreams from ambiguity to execution.
• Identify failure trends and economic trade-offs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ownership mindset

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field

Job description

We are building a team of trailblazers, who embody growth, impact, and excellence. Pinnacle is committed to building future leaders through a dedicated career program where you are in control of your own professional journey. Whether you are interested in project management, solving critical problems, or working directly with the customer to understand their specific needs, we have the resources and opportunities to help you reach your goals. At Pinnacle, our vision is to make the world reliable, one customer at a time. Reliability means our customers can trust that their facilities operate when and how they are supposed to. With a focus on data, Pinnacle drives to increase safety, efficiency, and evolve facilities to an optimized state through reliability. Pinnacle serves a variety of industries.

Industries We Serve

• Oil & Gas
• Food & Beverage
• Specialty & Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Mining
• Agriculture & Fertilizer
• Lumber
• Water & Wastewater

The Impact of a Reliability Data Analyst

As a Reliability Data Analyst (RDA), you’ll be exposed to programs like Mechanical Integrity (MI), Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Quantitative Reliability Optimization (QRO), technology development and implementation, and groundbreaking research and development opportunities. You will gain exposure to and will require growth in both project leadership and technical competencies. People who succeed here do not stay RDAs for long. They grow into Managers, Technical Experts, or Business/Sales‑facing leaders — based on strengths, results, and appetite for accountability. This role is demanding and highly visible. It is designed for people who want to be stretched.

What You’ll Own

• Turn incomplete operational data into clear, defensible reliability recommendations
• Lead customer‑facing reliability workstreams from ambiguity to execution
• Identify failure trends, economic tradeoffs, and risk drivers — then decide what matters
• Manage multiple priorities without needing step‑by‑step direction
• Build trust with customers and internal leaders through consistent follow‑through
• Progressively take on larger scope, harder problems, and greater ownership
• Growth is expected within 12–18 months

Growth Is Expected Here

This role is built for growth — and growth is not optional. Within 12–18 months, high performers are expected to:

• Take ownership of more complex customers or portfolios
• Influence engagement strategy, not just execution
• Begin developing strengths aligned to one of Pinnacle’s leadership paths: People Leadership & Management, Technical Excellence & Reliability Specialization, Customer Strategy and Sales

How You’ll Be Successful

• You move forward even when inputs are messy or incomplete
• You take accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables
• You actively seek feedback and apply it quickly
• You communicate clearly with engineers, operators, and leaders
• You’re motivated by progress, challenge, and increasing responsibility
• You demonstrate humility, curiosity, and a willingness to continuously grow

This Role Is For You

• You want a role that will stretch you beyond your current capabilities
• You enjoy learning through real responsibility, not simulations
• You’re motivated by growth, not titles
• You want exposure to customers, leadership, and hard decisions early in your career
• You see this role as a foundation for bigger scope — not a long‑term landing spot

This Role Is Not For You

• You prefer stable, narrowly defined responsibilities
• You want to “get comfortable” before taking ownership
• You expect growth to be time‑based instead of performance‑based
• You’re only interested in analysis, not influence or execution
• You want to stay in the same role long‑term

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field
• ~4+ years of experience in an industrial or reliability‑focused environment
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Strong communication skills and a bias toward action
• Willingness to travel and adapt to customer needs
• Certifications, CMMS experience, and advanced analytics are valuable — but ownership, judgment, and growth mindset matter more

The Pinnacle Way (TPW)

• We Understand: what the true goals and objectives are for the facility, leaders, and personnel that we engage. We also go to great lengths to define the value of our work so we can measure our progress and return that value accordingly.
• We Solve: whatever problems or obstacles are required to help each customer achieve their reliability goals. It is here that we make sure that we bring all our resources to bear to help that site reach new reliability heights.
• We Execute: with excellence. This means that our work processes are tight, our quality is high, and our delivery is consistent.
• We Align: when our team and the customer are operating with a cadence and structure that is clear and consistent, ensuring that our solutions and our execution are moving forward, we are documenting progress, and measuring value.

Working Environment Conditions

• May include working inside and/or outside
• May work around office machinery with moving parts and moving objects
• Working near radiant and electrical energy
• Working closely with others or working alone
• May work extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation

Physical Job Requirements

• Walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, lift and carry under 30lbs., and perceive depth

Tools and PPE Requirements

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but are not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, and telephone.

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description describes the general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associates with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all the duties, accountabilities, or skills required for the position. The general job duties, accountabilities, and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general job duties, accountabilities, and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitude to perform each duty, accountability, and physical requirement proficiently.

Visa Sponsorship

Employment eligibility to work with Pinnacle in the U.S. is required. This employer will not sponsor any applicants for the following work visa in this job category: H‑1B – Cap Subject (Change of Status or Consular Notification). Note that an H‑1B Change of Employer is generally not considered to be Cap Subject. Pinnacle participates in E‑Verify, a federal government system used to verify employment authorization and social security number of each new employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pinnacle is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pinnacle builds and runs programs that empower facilities to make value‑based decisions on how to manage risk, resulting in safe and profitable operations. We tailor our solutions to meet the individual needs of each client. We integrate our team’s skill sets to provide comprehensive support across the areas of mechanical integrity, asset reliability, and inspection services for a variety of industries.