Senior Reliability Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation

Celanese; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese in Richmond, VA seeks an Advanced Reliability Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation to ensure reliability for instrument and low voltage electrical systems. You will lead investigations, support MOC, and drive RCA-based improvements to reduce losses.

The role emphasizes mid-to-long-term reliability strategy, training, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams to optimize system performance and safety.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in petrochemical, refining, or related industrial manufacturing supporting maintenance or reliability.
• Strong background in instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with DP, radars, coriolis, pH/conductivity.
• Experience with Emerson, Honeywell, Delta V, Triconex, Woodward products is a plus; SAP familiarity.
• Reliability assessments (FMEA/RCA) and RCm methodologies; predictive maintenance exposure.
• Safety regulations knowledge; cross-functional collaboration and mentoring desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instrumentation and electrical systems are reliable and aligned with site targets.
• Lead reliability investigations for significant failures, applying RCA and corrective actions.
• Support MOC process with reliability approvals for designs and changes.
• Participate in PHA, audits, and site/corporate reviews.
• Develop action plans and training to enhance technical capabilities across teams.
• Collaborate with Operations to prioritize repairs affecting reliability.
• Provide technical reviews of engineering projects with OEMs and project teams.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Reliability engineering

FMEA

RCA

SIS management

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Celanese in Richmond, VA seeks an Advanced Reliability Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation to ensure reliability for instrument and low voltage electrical systems. You will lead investigations, support MOC, and drive RCA-based improvements to reduce losses.

The role emphasizes mid-to-long-term reliability strategy, training, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams to optimize system performance and safety.