Reliability Engineer

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol were transforming the transportation industrial applications and consumer marketsthrough science sustainability and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impacton your career your community and the world around you.

Location: Deer Park TX
Travel: None
Job Type: Full-time On-site

How Youll Make an Impact

As a Reliability Engineer you will play a key role in driving asset reliability maintenance strategy optimization and long-term equipment performance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the sites 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan while leveraging advanced reliability tools and methodologies to reduce risk improve uptime and eliminate low-value maintenance activities.

In this role you will:

• Conduct equipment criticality screening and risk analysis to identify and prioritize critical assets and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment
• Develop and implement Asset Strategies aligned with equipment criticality and business objectives
• Support the execution of the 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan including asset availability tracking and performance improvement initiatives
• Select and implement appropriate Risk Management and Failure Management Strategies developing Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) for critical and BOP equipment
• Partner with the PPM Coordinator to optimize Preventive Maintenance programs including:
  • Evaluating effectiveness of existing plans
  • Eliminating low-value PM activities
  • Incorporating vendor data RCM methodologies and historical performance trends
• Ensure proper inclusion of maintenance requirements for spare parts and stored equipment to maintain asset integrity during storage
• Evaluate and implement condition monitoring technologies (e.g. predictive maintenance tools) to enhance asset performance and reliability
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance and inspection data within CMMS systems to enable data-driven decision making
• Monitor and analyze asset reliability metrics including maintenance history PPM performance RCA outcomes and production loss data
• Identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities using cost and performance data
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies using tools such as Weibull analysis and FMEA
• Implement effective corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide reliability and maintenance input for capital projects including equipment selection design reviews BOM development and PM strategies
• Ensure new equipment is properly integrated into reliability systems maintenance strategies and site processes prior to startup
• Conduct gap analyses between Asset Reliability Plans EMS and PPM programs to identify improvement opportunities
• Optimize maintenance strategies by eliminating low-value work while maintaining risk control across safety production and cost considerations
• Lead or support facility audits and equipment inspections to proactively prevent asset deterioration
• Partner with the PPM Coordinator to optimize spare parts inventory and equipment availability
• Champion the use of Management of Change (MOC) for all equipment and process modifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 5 years of experience as a maintenance reliability or project engineer within a chemical manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving reliability initiatives
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards including:
  • NFPA-NEC and NETA (or similar)
• Experience with equipment condition monitoring techniques including:
  • Infrared thermography
  • Oil analysis
  • Motor circuit analysis
• Strong analytical problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Work Environment

At Lubrizol we are committed to fostering a safe high-performance and collaborative work this role you will:

• Work on-site within a chemical manufacturing facility utilizing appropriate PPE
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance Reliability Engineering and Operations teams
• Utilize CMMS systems reliability tools and data analytics platforms
• Participate in site audits reliability initiatives and continuous improvement programs
• Operate within strict safety regulatory and operational excellence standards

We invest in our people processes and technologies to drive operational excellence and long-term success. At Lubrizol you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful changes develop talent and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performancebased bonus opportunities
• 401(k) match AgeWeighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and community engagement
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