Reliability & Predictive Maintenance Specialist

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Reliability Engineer to drive plant reliability programs through data analysis, problem solving, and field support. You will work on PM/PdM strategies, evaluate MTBF/MTTR, and lead RCFA/FMEA efforts to eliminate recurring issues.

The role combines office analytics with hands-on field observations, vibration analysis, and collaboration with maintenance and operations on continuous improvement projects. A Bachelor's degree or 5–10 years reliability experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5-10 years of reliability experience in a chemical facility.
• Strong MS Office and database software skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication abilities.
• FMEA and RCFA experience is essential.
• Predictive techniques for fixed and rotating equipment (vibration/oil analysis).
• Familiarity with piping systems, ASME/API codes, rotating equipment, and PSM.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage asset reliability risks affecting operations, safety, and quality.
• Analyze equipment failure data, MTBF/MTTR, and SAP records to find patterns.
• Analyze vibration data to identify reliability causes and solutions.
• Lead or participate in RCFA investigations for failures or incidents.
• Develop and optimize PM, PdM, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Support shop rebuilds, capital projects, and spare parts strategies.
• Propose engineering solutions to eliminate repetitive failures and improve design.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations on reliability improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Vibration analysis

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

RCFA

Six Sigma / Lean

PSM

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Database software

SAP data

Job description

Westlake Chemical seeks a Reliability Engineer to drive plant reliability programs through data analysis, problem solving, and field support. You will work on PM/PdM strategies, evaluate MTBF/MTTR, and lead RCFA/FMEA efforts to eliminate recurring issues.

The role combines office analytics with hands-on field observations, vibration analysis, and collaboration with maintenance and operations on continuous improvement projects. A Bachelor's degree or 5–10 years reliability experience is required.