Reliability Engineer: Predictive Maintenance & CAD

PIP Global Safety; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PIP Global Safety in Charleston, SC is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive equipment reliability, maintainability, availability, and safety in alignment with PSM standards.

You will lead RCFA, predictive and preventive maintenance programs, develop reliability dashboards, and collaborate with engineering and operations on MOC changes to minimize downtime and maintenance costs while safeguarding personnel and the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with reliability engineering methods including FMEA, RCM, and root cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of PSM mechanical integrity compliance and inspection intervals.
• Ability to interpret downtime data, MTBF/MTTR trends, and maintenance cost drivers.
• Knowledge of risk-based maintenance and life cycle cost analysis.
• Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 standards in reliability/maintenance.
• Analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement equipment reliability strategies to improve OEE.
• Perform RCFA and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs (vibration, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing).
• Develop equipment reliability dashboards and metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on MOC processes and PHAs/LOPAs.
• Lead small to mid-sized equipment improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce unplanned outages and maintenance costs.
• Provide technical guidance during overhauls, turnarounds, and shutdowns.
• Design machine modifications using CAD and produce fabrication drawings.

Skills

FMEA

RCM

Root cause analysis

PSM Mechanical Integrity

Asset performance analytics

Risk-based maintenance

OSHA 1910.119 familiarity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

PIP Global Safety in Charleston, SC is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive equipment reliability, maintainability, availability, and safety in alignment with PSM standards.

You will lead RCFA, predictive and preventive maintenance programs, develop reliability dashboards, and collaborate with engineering and operations on MOC changes to minimize downtime and maintenance costs while safeguarding personnel and the environment.