Rotating Equipment Reliability Expert

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP in Hopewell, VA seeks a Rotating Reliability Engineer to own reliability strategies for pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment. You will lead condition-monitoring programs, RCA investigations, and optimization of preventive maintenance with cross-functional teams.

Requires 5-10 years in rotating reliability engineering and a mechanical/technical degree. Certification in vibration (Cat Lvl 3) and RCA training are preferred. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in rotating reliability engineering experience.
• Mechanical engineering degree or technical degree.
• Vibration Cat Lvl 3 certification.
• RCA Training and Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Define and own reliability strategies for rotating equipment.
• Lead or support RCAs for significant or repetitive failures.
• Develop asset criticality and lifecycle plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional improvement with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering.
• Track rotating‑equipment KPIs and sustainment requirements.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Reliability engineering

Vibration analysis

RCA training

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Technical degree

Tools

Vibration Cat Lvl 3

Job description

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP in Hopewell, VA seeks a Rotating Reliability Engineer to own reliability strategies for pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment. You will lead condition-monitoring programs, RCA investigations, and optimization of preventive maintenance with cross-functional teams.

Requires 5-10 years in rotating reliability engineering and a mechanical/technical degree. Certification in vibration (Cat Lvl 3) and RCA training are preferred. Comprehensive benefits offered.