Senior Reliability Engineer – RCFA & Asset Strategy

Hargrove & Associates Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. seeks a senior Reliability Engineer to optimize asset strategies and lead RCFA efforts in a petrochemical setting. You will drive risk-based prioritization, analyze failures, and implement corrective actions to boost asset availability. The role requires extensive experience and PE is preferred.

The position is based in Westlake, LA, with on-site work and potential for extended hours, including on-call rotations, to support operations and project goals.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; PE preferred.
• 10+ years in reliability engineering in petrochemical/fixed equipment.
• Experience with RCFA, FMEA/RCM and NBIC/API standards.
• Familiarity with vibration, thermography, lubrication practices.
• Proficient reading of P&IDs and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of ASME/API codes and non-destructive testing methods.
• Experience using reliability software and SAP.
• Ability to work in industrial plant environments and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering services with client teams.
• Lead RCFA teams using Apollo RCFA methods where appropriate.
• Analyze mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead FMEA/RCM activities to improve asset reliability.
• Stay current in vibration, thermography, and lubrication practices.
• Develop work-sharing packages and ensure effective communication/shop execution.

Skills

RCFA leadership

Root Cause Analysis

P&ID reading

ASME/API knowledge

NDT knowledge

SAP experience

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hargrove & Associates Inc. seeks a senior Reliability Engineer to optimize asset strategies and lead RCFA efforts in a petrochemical setting. You will drive risk-based prioritization, analyze failures, and implement corrective actions to boost asset availability. The role requires extensive experience and PE is preferred.

The position is based in Westlake, LA, with on-site work and potential for extended hours, including on-call rotations, to support operations and project goals.