Senior Plant Reliability Engineer — AI-Driven Ops

Stealth Startup

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Stealth Startup in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Plant Reliability/Maintenance Engineer who loves solving the hardest plant problems with a hands-on, field-first approach. You’ll have autonomy to fix systemic issues, develop maintenance strategies, and apply AI to unlock untapped plant potential across cement, mining, petrochemicals, and refining.

You’ll work directly with the founders, help set the technical direction as the company scales, and demonstrate leadership across process,

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial plants as a reliability or maintenance engineer/expert.
  • Industry experience in refining, petrochemicals, mining, or cement.
  • Deep understanding of day-to-day plant operations and how to improve them.
  • Desire to work in plants in a more impactful capacity.

Responsibilities

  • Have full autonomy to solve the hardest plant problems for the largest industrial enterprises.
  • Apply operational expertise across cement, mining, petrochemicals, and refining industries.
  • Work directly with the founders with a front‑row seat to building a venture-backed company.
  • Establish yourself as a technical or organizational leader as the company scales.
  • Be among the first plant engineers to bring an AI solution that actually works across disciplines.

Skills

Plant reliability
Maintenance engineering
AI for plants
Field work

Job description

Stealth Startup in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Plant Reliability/Maintenance Engineer who loves solving the hardest plant problems with a hands-on, field-first approach. You’ll have autonomy to fix systemic issues, develop maintenance strategies, and apply AI to unlock untapped plant potential across cement, mining, petrochemicals, and refining.

You’ll work directly with the founders, help set the technical direction as the company scales, and demonstrate leadership across process,

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