Reliability Engineer: Carbon Black Plant Optimization

Cabot Corporation; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation seeks a Reliability Engineer for the Franklin, LA site to drive improvements in equipment reliability and maintenance strategies. You will focus on root cause analysis, failure prevention, and optimizing maintenance plans to maximize asset life in a carbon black manufacturing environment.

The role is fully onsite at the Franklin, LA location and requires collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering required.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience as reliability or maintenance engineer.
• Industry experience in chemical manufacturing or petrochemical environments recommended.
• Certifications in vibration monitoring and/or CMRP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating and stationary equipment, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Experience with reliability tools and methodologies (RCFA, FMEA, condition monitoring, PdM).
• Working knowledge of PSM and industrial safety practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work).
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective communication and collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Lead RCFA investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed to prevent repeats.
• Apply statistical methods to improve process capability and guide equipment modifications.
• Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends for continuous improvement.
• Support the site mechanical integrity program and optimize preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Assist in design, procurement, and installation of new equipment and plant SOPs.
• Coordinate with project managers to set up assets in the maintenance system and manage handovers.
• Conduct end-of-life assessments and coordinate repairs with OEMs and suppliers.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities and incident investigations.

Skills

Reliability/maintenance experience

Petrochemical environment

RCFA / FMEA

CMRP certification

Vibration monitoring

Mechanical systems knowledge

PdM technologies

PSM & safety practices

Analytical & problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Cabot Corporation seeks a Reliability Engineer for the Franklin, LA site to drive improvements in equipment reliability and maintenance strategies. You will focus on root cause analysis, failure prevention, and optimizing maintenance plans to maximize asset life in a carbon black manufacturing environment.

The role is fully onsite at the Franklin, LA location and requires collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.