Staff Reliability Engineer Job

The Arkema Group; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group seeks a Staff Reliability Engineer for its Beaumont Plant to enhance rotating equipment performance, strengthen predictive maintenance, and boost site reliability. You will work on-site with Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and vendors to diagnose issues and drive corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on experience with vibration analysis, lubrication systems, PM programs, and SAP documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial technology.
• Vibration Cat I, Lubrication MLT I, or CMRP certification.
• Experience with rotating equipment in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with vibration analysis, oil analysis, and lubrication systems.
• SAP or similar CMMS for work orders, documentation, and purchasing.
• Strong mechanical, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the site’s lubrication program and monthly oil sampling routes.
• Monitor rotating equipment health via vibration analysis, oil data, inspections, and contractor reports; recommend fixes.
• Maintain and update repair procedures, PMs, BOMs, and the Master Rotating Equipment List.
• Assist with reliability initiatives including VIS updates, turnaround planning, and SAP enhancements.
• Provide technical field support for repairs such as compressor rebuilds and piping equipment troubleshooting.
• Document failures, repair actions, and equipment history in SAP to support long-term reliability.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Predictive maintenance

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Arkema’s Beaumont Plant is seeking a knowledgeable Staff Reliability Engineer to support rotating equipment performance, strengthen predictive maintenance programs, and contribute to long‑term equipment reliability across the site. This role plays a key part in improving safety, equipment availability, and operational continuity within a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.

As a technical resource on‑site, you will collaborate closely with Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and vendor partners to diagnose equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and enhance the health of critical rotating assets. This position requires strong analytical skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to support structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the site’s lubrication program, including monthly oil sampling routes, equipment lubrication standards, storage practices, labeling, and personnel training.
• Monitor rotating equipment health through vibration analysis, lubrication data, inspections, and contractor reports; communicate findings and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Maintain and update key documentation including repair procedures, PM programs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and the Master Rotating Equipment List.
• Assist with major reliability initiatives including VIS updates, turnaround planning, equipment rebuild oversight, and SAP program enhancements.
• Provide technical field support for repairs such as compressor rebuilds, pump repairs, exchanger work, and piping equipment troubleshooting.
• Document failure modes, as‑found conditions, repair actions, and historical equipment data in SAP to support long‑term reliability strategy.
• Support structured problem‑solving and reliability improvement tools including RCA, FMEA, 5 Why’s, and KPI trend analysis.
• Manage predictive maintenance work orders, track progress, and help drive timely completion of proactive equipment repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes, initiate requisitions, schedule services, and witness critical equipment rebuilds as needed.
• Assist in emergent maintenance needs and provide technical input during abnormal equipment issues or unplanned events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• Certification in Vibration Cat I, Lubrication MLT I, or CMRP/T a plus.
• Experience working with rotating equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and lubrication systems.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar CMMS platforms for work orders, documentation, and purchasing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical abilities, and communication skills.

Why Join Arkema?

Be part of a global leader in specialty materials where innovation, safety, and operational excellence guide everyday decisions. In this role, you’ll directly support the performance and reliability of essential rotating equipment while growing as a technical contributor within the Beaumont site. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, strengthen your mechanical and analytical skills, and play an important part in ensuring safe, stable, and efficient plant operations.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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