Reliability Engineer: Uptime & Asset Integrity Leader

Trecora LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trecora LLC is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to develop and optimize reliability programs for plant equipment, driving improvements in uptime, safety, and efficiency. You will guide maintenance and operations teams, perform RCFA analyses, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on proactive maintenance strategies, asset management, and data-driven reliability improvements across rotating and fixed equipment, with mentoring responsibilities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability or mechanical engineering in chemical, petrochemical, refining or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading reliability programs, predictive maintenance and equipment improvement projects.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, valves, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Demonstrated success mentoring technicians and working cross-functionally to improve plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to improve plant reliability.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Conduct RCFA and recommend engineering solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to optimize maintenance plans and reliability initiatives.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment with reliability considerations.
• Develop metrics and reporting to track equipment health and maintenance effectiveness.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring technicians

Education

AAS in technical field

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Reliability Engineering

CAT III Vibration Analyst certification

Job description

Trecora LLC is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to develop and optimize reliability programs for plant equipment, driving improvements in uptime, safety, and efficiency. You will guide maintenance and operations teams, perform RCFA analyses, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on proactive maintenance strategies, asset management, and data-driven reliability improvements across rotating and fixed equipment, with mentoring responsibilities