Reliability Engineer: Maintenance, RCA & Asset Improvements

Nouryon; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is hiring a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer for our Battleground site in Texas. This onsite, full-time role focuses on improving equipment reliability and driving bad actor elimination through structured maintenance strategies and RCPS workshops.

The candidate will support capital projects with reliability input, perform RCA and MOC participation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. A mechanical engineering degree and SAP PM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1 year of maintenance/reliability engineering experience in chemical or refinery industries.
• Working knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance Module.
• Project management experience with small replacement projects for reliability improvements is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of pumps, seals, gearboxes, agitators, and lubrication.
• Knowledge of API 510, API 653, and API 570 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bad actor analysis and propose eliminations for next month.
• Drive bad actor elimination by organizing RCPS workshops and updating asset strategies.
• Provide troubleshooting support to operating units on equipment reliability and emergency reviews.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis efforts for events and incidents.
• Support development of disciplined maintenance strategy using criticality analysis and FMEA.
• Contribute reliability input to engineering design and procurement in capital projects.
• Support Hazard Studies with reliability data for equipment and components.
• Provide technical support and expert knowledge as required.
• Support equipment improvement initiatives with technical knowledge.
• Participate in root cause problem solving and implement technical solutions.
• Design and implement technical modifications.
• Manage preventive maintenance/repair of HVAC/Chiller equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

FMEA

Job description

Nouryon is hiring a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer for our Battleground site in Texas. This onsite, full-time role focuses on improving equipment reliability and driving bad actor elimination through structured maintenance strategies and RCPS workshops.

The candidate will support capital projects with reliability input, perform RCA and MOC participation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. A mechanical engineering degree and SAP PM experience are preferred.