Reliability Engineer: Predictive Maintenance & RCFA Lead

G-3 Chickadee; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

G-3 Chickadee in Houston, TX is seeking a Reliability Engineer - Mechanical to lead equipment reliability across a chemical facility. You will collect and analyze failure data, develop RAPs, and drive RCFA processes to reduce unplanned downtime.

You will partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement focused improvements, apply predictive maintenance techniques, and manage asset lifecycles to meet AOP targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field required.
• 3+ years in reliability engineering in manufacturing/processing environments.
• RCM or formal reliability training preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Reliability Action Planning (RAPs) to prevent recurrence of failures.
• Direct RCFA processes, document root causes, and ensure closure.
• Analyze maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, OEE) to drive improvements.
• Develop and sustain predictive maintenance tools and programs.
• Manage asset lifecycle and control obsolescence within capital plans.
• Investigate significant failures and lead corrective-actions.

Skills

Maintenance systems

PdM technologies

RCM/RCFA

KPI analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Vibration analysis

IR thermography

Oil analysis

Ultrasound

Job description

G-3 Chickadee in Houston, TX is seeking a Reliability Engineer - Mechanical to lead equipment reliability across a chemical facility. You will collect and analyze failure data, develop RAPs, and drive RCFA processes to reduce unplanned downtime.

You will partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement focused improvements, apply predictive maintenance techniques, and manage asset lifecycles to meet AOP targets.