Senior Maintenance Engineer - Reliability & Capital Projects

Socket.dev; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefit package starting day 1

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ecovyst is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Baton Rouge to ensure safe, high-capacity plant operation with maximum on-stream time. You will manage projects, guide maintenance technicians, and coordinate contractors to meet production goals.

You will lead reliability programs, develop PM plans, perform RCFA analyses, and support HSSE compliance across the site. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; PE certification desired but not required.
• 7+ years of maintenance and reliability experience in chemical/petrochemical/refinery environments.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers and fixed equipment.
• Understanding of basic electrical and instrumentation concepts.
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ANSI codes and standards.
• Formal RCFA training/certification.
• SAP experience.
• Vibration analysis, lubrication, thermal imaging, temperature and flow measurement.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and databases.
• TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Support PHA processes by implementing solutions for known risks.
• Maintain Process Information (PI) records for environmental compliance.
• Review PI and operator logs for reactive maintenance.
• Act as first point of contact for unresolved mechanical issues.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for critical rotating equipment.
• Use root cause analysis to solve problems.
• Lead sitewide maintenance and reliability initiatives (0–18 months).
• Lead small capital projects.
• Drive lubrication and vibration reliability programs.
• Participate in RCFA investigations per guidelines.
• Maintain the mechanical Preventative Maintenance program.
• Support Work Order Planning and Scheduling with PM metrics and audits.
• Execute maintenance strategies and capital projects.
• Review new projects and develop preventive maintenance plans for capital installs.
• Ensure HSSE policy compliance and participate in safety activities.
• Participate in safety meetings and HSSE initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

PE certification (desired)

Tools

SAP

RCFA training

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Ecovyst is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Baton Rouge to ensure safe, high-capacity plant operation with maximum on-stream time. You will manage projects, guide maintenance technicians, and coordinate contractors to meet production goals.

You will lead reliability programs, develop PM plans, perform RCFA analyses, and support HSSE compliance across the site. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.