Reliability Engineer: Maintenance & Process Improvement

Westlake; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Mechanical Engineer focused on maintenance and reliability in a petrochemical setting. You will support maintenance supervision by repairing and improving process equipment and developing robust maintenance procedures.

A minimum of 5 years in maintenance/reliability and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering are required. Strong problem-solving, planning skills, and safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in maintenance/reliability in petrochemical industry.
• Experience with rotating and stationary equipment; pumps, seals, lubrication.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine and correct equipment problems; OSHA PSM mechanical integrity familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem solving ability.
• Strong work planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint; working knowledge of a CMMS database.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures for repair of equipment.
• Perform equipment failure analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
• Follow equipment repair in shops to ensure timely and proper repair.
• Work with other engineers to develop maintenance procedures for equipment repair.
• Actively participate in process improvement programs such as Six Sigma, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Rotating equipment

Preventive maintenance

CMMS software

Pumps & seals

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Mechanical Engineer focused on maintenance and reliability in a petrochemical setting. You will support maintenance supervision by repairing and improving process equipment and developing robust maintenance procedures.

A minimum of 5 years in maintenance/reliability and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering are required. Strong problem-solving, planning skills, and safety culture are essential.