Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

Austin Norge AS; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Norge AS is seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer in Tennessee to enhance equipment performance and ensure safety. The role includes responsibilities such as developing reliability programs, supporting maintenance, and conducting root cause investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of related experience. This is a vital role supporting safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Project & budget management experience preferred.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring disclosure of prescription medication.

Responsibilities

• Establish and achieve equipment reliability goals.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives.
• Develop predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support for maintenance issues.
• Assist in planning turnaround activities.

Skills

Understanding of compressor control systems

Knowledge of mechanics of turbines and pumps

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Strong organizational skills

Complex problem solving and critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Analysis software

Job description

Overview

The Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing reliability programs that enhance equipment performance, ensure employee safety, and safeguard environmental compliance. This role focuses on maximizing facility up‑time, improving product quality, and driving cost efficiency. The Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with the Maintenance, Technical and Operations to establish, track, and achieve equipment reliability goals and objectives for the facility.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to ensure overall employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and monitor predictive and preventative maintenance activities – oil analysis, vibration analysis, and infrared thermography.
• Provide daily technical support to craftsmen, supervisors and other engineers to resolve equipment design, maintenance and operating issues for immediate and long‑term solutions.
• Assist in planning and execution of turnaround activities.
• Provide technical input to determine priority and scope of equipment repairs.
• Lead root cause failure investigations for mechanical related incidents.
• Review engineering projects to ensure compliance with plant and corporate standards, and other applicable industry standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining plant mechanical engineering & safety standards.
• Complete engineering design and documentation for small plant improvement and modification projects.
• Develop and manage reliability projects for plant mechanical systems.
• Review supplier data and witness shop tests.
• Assume site On Call Manager responsibilities occasionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field.

5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.

Project & budget management experience preferred.

Safety sensitive position which requires employees to disclose the use of any prescription medication that may affect their ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of compressor control systems.
• Knowledge of mechanics of turbines, axial compressors, reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps and diaphragm pumps.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and general process control.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, strong mathematics skills, systems evaluation, and operation analysis.
• Experience in RCFA, RCM, or equivalent methodology.
• Competent computer knowledge – CMMS, Excel, Word, analysis software, etc.

Work Environment

US Nitrogen, LLC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position will be exposed to all elements of the weather on the plant site.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.