Reliability Engineer

Job Scope: This position is part of the Maintenance/Reliability Team and reports to the Maintenance Manager. You will be part of a team that is embedded in the daily operations to include a Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Crafts Specialist, and Process Engineers. As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for the Mechanical Integrity and Reliability Programs.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develops and manages equipment maintenance plans for area equipment including updating PM, PdM, CBM routines, and equipment lists in SAP

• Conducts Critical Equipment Analysis and Criticality Assessments

• Manages Critical Equipment lists Tracks and analyzes reliability data on Critical Equipment

• Develops Maintenance Strategies for equipment

• Identifies and defines reliability improvements for daily maintenance as well as projects

• Troubleshoots long term equipment issues Identifies critical spares and recommended spare parts inventory levels

• Tracks, manages, and analyzes area asset reliability data

• Manages area equipment files and documentation

• Conducts RCIs and incident investigations for equipment failures

• Conducts daily job site inspections and walkthroughs Identifies and scope potential reliability improvement projects

• Facilitates area Maintenance planning and execution meeting for outages

• Provides input to weekly maintenance schedules

• Assists with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs

• Participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) including, PSSR and Management of Change (MOCs)

• Provides oversight of stores equipment repairs on and off site Participates in safety programs and initiatives

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Certification: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5 or more years of relevant industrial experience in reliability engineering.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proactive problem-solving approach

• Proficient with MS Office suite

• Knowledge of a maintenance scheduling tool

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with stakeholders throughout the plant to solve problems

• Ability to organize and prioritize

• Preferred Qualifications Experience using SAP Preventative Maintenance module

• Previous experience working in a PSM plant

• Knowledge of Engineering codes and standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, etc

• Knowledge of machinery lubrication

• Knowledge of equipment monitoring such as Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound, Oil Analysis and Infrared Thermography

• Understanding of industry design, repair standards and maintenance practices

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to walk reasonable distances, potentially on uneven ground or catwalks, and ascend stairs.

• Ability to climb ladders and otherwise navigate through industrial/manufacturing settings and around equipment/installations.

• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and crawl.

• Ability to maneuver in confined spaces.

• Ability to reach with both arms.

• Ability to walk reasonable distances, potentially on uneven ground, and ascend stairs.

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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.