Reliability Engineer

Albemarle; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle is hiring a Reliability Engineer for an in-office position in Silver Peak, NV. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, data analytics, and strategic programs.

The engineer will work with process engineers, operations, and maintenance to implement solutions and define critical spare parts to ensure availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fixed equipment and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and interfaces with other functions.
• Experience with predictive maintenance disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish guidelines for preventive maintenance and health activities.
• Develop and implement systems, processes, and upgrades to improve equipment reliability.
• Analyze trends and RCFA/FMEA to justify life-cycle cost improvements.
• Identify root causes and develop engineering solutions for reliability problems.
• Collaborate with process engineers, operations, and maintenance on solutions.
• Define critical spare parts and guide maintenance staff for repairs and inspections.
• Lead strategic programs (IR Thermography, Laser Alignment, Balancing, Lubrication, Oil Analysis, Vibration) to improve reliability and safety.
• Support Mechanical Integrity program and measure uptime and OEE.
• Support capital projects with Design for Reliability input to minimize life cycle costs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

RCFA

Vibration analysis

SAP

Mechanical troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Infrared Thermography

Laser Alignment

Balancing

Oil Analysis

Vibration Analysis

Job description

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Job Description

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Albemarle is hiring for a Reliability Engineer. This position is in-office and located in Silver Peak, NV.

What You Will Do

• Establish guidelines and specifications (e.g. task, frequency, materials, qualifications, etc.) for properly implementing equipment Preventive Maintenance and equipment health activities.
• Develop, lead, and implement systems/processes and equipment upgrades that improve equipment reliability (e.g., preventive and predictive maintenance, maintenance techniques, material recommendations, troubleshooting guides, repair plans, training, spare parts, etc.)
• Develop scope for repairs, inspections, maintenance, and modifications to machinery
  Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and OEE data to recommend and justify improvements to obtain lowest life cycle Cost
• Identify root causes and develop engineering solutions for equipment reliability problems through "Bad Actor" and cost analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and equipment history reviews
• Work with process engineers, operations, and maintenance to implement solutions.
• Define and setup critical spare parts to ensure they are available when needed.
  Provide guidance to mechanical crafts, as required, for performing repairs, inspections, maintenance, and modifications to machinery.
• Manage and lead strategic programs (Infrared Thermography, Laser Alignment, Balancing, Lubrication, Steam Tra
• Maintenance, Oil Analysis, Vibration Analysis, etc.) to improve mechanical equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and Safety
• Manage, maintain, and improve the unit’s Mechanical Integrity program
• Provide measurements of equipment uptime, overall equipment effectiveness, and mean time between failures
• Implement and communicate continuous improvement efforts and cost reduction activities
• Provide "Design for Reliability" input to capital projects with respect to equipment specifications that create project approaches that minimize life cycle costs.
• Assist in identifying the work content of planned shutdowns and provide engineering support during shutdowns.
• Develops procedures and specifications for new and existing equipment

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Preferably Mechanical
• 3-5 Years of Experience in a Plant/Manufacturing Environment
• Experience with both fixed equipment (vessels, piping, heat exchangers, etc.) and rotating equipment (pumps, gearboxes, compressors, centrifuges, couplings, etc.).
• Equipment reliability principles and predictive maintenance disciplines knowledge preferred
• Advanced computer use skills, knowledge of SAP preferred
• Demonstrated technical capabilities and understanding of maintenance work processes and the interfaces with other functional groups
• Previous experience troubleshooting mechanical processes.

It’dbe great if you also have:

• Vessel Inspection Codes
• ANSI Knowledge
• Contractor Management Experience

Benefits ofjoining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive package, and resources that foster your well‑being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together. #LI-JH3

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well‑being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.