Reliability Engineer: Mechanical Integrity & Asset Performance

LANXESS; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS in El Dorado, AR is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead and improve the site reliability program for fixed and rotating equipment. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for performance throughout their lifecycle.

As a subject matter expert in Mechanical Integrity and reliability standards, you will develop asset maintenance plans, analyze CMMS data, and guide root cause analyses.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of reliability or chemical manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial fixed and rotating equipment.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and applicable industry standards.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance the site reliability and Mechanical Integrity (PSM) programs to meet safety, compliance, and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, and quality standards).
• Improve reliability and maintainability of equipment, utilities, and safety systems.
• Develop and optimize Asset Maintenance Plans, including preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Analyze asset performance metrics (OEE, utilization, remaining life) and CMMS data; lead root cause failure analyses.
• Provide technical expertise in fixed and rotating equipment, metallurgy, vibration, lubrication, and failure mechanisms.
• Support design, commissioning, and acceptance of new or modified installations to ensure reliability and lifecycle alignment.
• Troubleshoot repetitive failures and support engineering solutions that improve capacity, quality, cost, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and evaluate vendors to ensure reliability standards are met.

Skills

Industrial fixed & rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

LANXESS in El Dorado, AR is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead and improve the site reliability program for fixed and rotating equipment. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for performance throughout their lifecycle.

As a subject matter expert in Mechanical Integrity and reliability standards, you will develop asset maintenance plans, analyze CMMS data, and guide root cause analyses.