Reliability Engineer

Linde; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial gases company is seeking a proactive Reliability Engineer to enhance the performance and reliability of its operating plants. This role involves developing maintenance procedures, performing failure analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in equipment reliability engineering, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. This position requires occasional travel to nearby facilities for maintenance support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in equipment reliability or maintenance engineering.
• Experience in implementing and improving PM/PdM programs utilizing maintenance best practices.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with effective communication across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and RCAs on equipment failures.
• Champion standard practices for preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Failure analysis

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Multitasking

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Linde Gas is seeking a proactive and results‑driven Reliability Engineer to support HyCO’s (Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide) operating plants based out of the Texas City, TX facility. As our Reliability Engineer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our fixed and rotating equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. Using your engineering expertise, you’ll spearhead projects, analyze performance data, and proactively address maintenance and operational challenges. This role allows you to work both independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, leveraging your technical edge to make data‑driven decisions that enhance plant safety, reliability, and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and RCAs on equipment failures. Develop corrective actions and track results.
• Champion standard practices for preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance processes at responsible sites.
• Develop maintenance procedures and PMs to improve equipment performance and reliability while minimizing repair costs.
• Review results of predictive programs (e.g., oil analysis, vibration routes) to monitor equipment health, predict failures, and optimize maintenance frequency.
• Develop and implement equipment maintenance strategies in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
• Perform inspections and support troubleshooting activities on mechanical equipment to improve plant safety, reliability, and overall performance.
• Identify and manage a list of threats/bad actors and devise short‑term and long‑term improvement plans.
• Generate project initiation requests (PIRs) and serve as scope lead to eliminate those bad actors.
• Perform quarterly thermography scans of refractory‑lined equipment and issue recommendations as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in equipment reliability or maintenance engineering.
• Experience in implementing and improving PM/PdM programs utilizing maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with an ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven aptitude for multitasking and prioritizing assignments to meet competing deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and driven to make an impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Hydrogen or CO Production Facility
• Vibration Analysis Certification (CAT 1 or 2)
• Machinery Lubrication Level 1
• Infrared Thermography Certification
• Reciprocating Compressor Condition Monitoring experience and/or certification

Travel & Work Schedule

• The position is responsible for facilities located in Texas City, TX; Sweeny, TX; Freeport, TX; Decatur, AL; and Charleston, TN.
• Occasional travel to nearby Linde facilities for maintenance support and reliability audits.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.
• May be required to respond to site issues outside of standard hours based on operational needs.
• Overtime and weekend work may be scheduled during planned outages or emergency repairs.

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services that help our customers succeed and protect the planet.

Culture

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever‑increasing pool of global talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.