Reliability Engineer — Startup & Equipment Uptime

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking a Reliability Engineer - Fixed Equipment for the Golden Triangle Polymers facility in Orange, TX. The role ensures equipment is properly commissioned and ready for startup, then supports inspections and continuous improvement post-startup.

The candidate will implement the Mechanical Integrity program, analyze reliability data, and work with site stakeholders on maintaining optimal parts stocking and equipment uptime while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance engineering experience in a refinery or chemical plant, or 10+ years with HS/GED.
• Knowledge of API inspection codes: API-510, API-570, API-653, API-580, API-571.

Responsibilities

• Implements Mechanical Integrity program at the site.
• Collects and analyzes reliability metrics to identify issues.
• Develops and installs predictive maintenance programs and tech applications.
• Coordinates stocking levels of parts for maximum uptime at lowest cost.
• Performs equipment failure investigations and implements corrective actions.
• Plans capital projects from inception to completion within budget.

Skills

Mechanical craft

Fitness for service

API knowledge

SAP

Meridium APM

Education

Bachelors in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Meridium APM

Job description

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking a Reliability Engineer - Fixed Equipment for the Golden Triangle Polymers facility in Orange, TX. The role ensures equipment is properly commissioned and ready for startup, then supports inspections and continuous improvement post-startup.

The candidate will implement the Mechanical Integrity program, analyze reliability data, and work with site stakeholders on maintaining optimal parts stocking and equipment uptime while controlling costs.