Lead Reliability and Maintenance Engineer

Join a growing leader in the chemical manufacturing industry as a Lead Engineer responsible for the maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment at our flagship production facility. This is a high-impact role for a technical expert and cross-functional leader looking to make a measurable difference in plant performance, equipment life cycle, and asset care optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance reliability strategies that align with business goals—identifying critical spare equipment, setting inventory parameters, and advancing preventive maintenance (PM) programs and asset care plans.
  

• Drive plant performance improvements by implementing equipment/process changes that increase OEE, yields, reliability, and process quality.
  

• Analyze maintenance data and costs , identifying bad actors and recommending targeted improvements or replacements.
  

• Lead cross-functional teams in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Six Sigma, and other investigative and improvement efforts.
  

• Track and report on maintenance and reliability activities , including monthly updates on capital projects and performance metrics.
  

• Oversee execution of maintenance work orders , ensuring quality standards are met and operators correctly log issues into JDE. Set and prioritize daily/weekly maintenance schedules.
  

• Coordinate RCA investigations for critical equipment failures or reliability incidents, assigning appropriate leaders and resources.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong background in rotating equipment within the chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors.
  

• Proven experience with RCM, RCA, Six Sigma , and preventive maintenance programs.
  

• Proficiency in CMMS systems (JDE preferred) and a solid understanding of plant operations and reliability engineering.
  

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) required.
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Reliability or Maintenance Engineer in a PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environment .
  

• Strong technical expertise in rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, fans, blowers), as well as predictive and preventive maintenance , asset care strategies, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) .
  

• Deep understanding of applicable industry standards such as API, ASME, PIP , etc.
  

• Proven experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) , Root Cause Analysis (RCA) , Six Sigma methodologies , and CMMS platforms (e.g., JDE).