Reliability Engineer

Department: Engineering & Maintenance 

Hiring Manager:  Manager, Engineering & Maintenance

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Working Status: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Reliability Engineer reports to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager and is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks to the plant’s production, machinery, process production equipment, and refining equipment. The Reliability Engineer is responsible for providing plant equipment maintenance strategies, systems and engineering advice to allow the Maintenance department to cost effectively achieve plant availability and reliability requirements, comply with all relevant and statutory legislation and meet the requirements of all internal UBE standards and procedures. If standards and procedures do not exist, then this role will create such standards and procedures.

• Collaborates with Operations personnel in troubleshooting problems from a mechanical perspective. 
• Maintain and improve plant reliability through identifying/correcting operational reliability opportunities. 
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability groups to identify and correct bad actors, drive root cause failure analysis, meet mechanical integrity requirements and implement preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide expertise for turnarounds from a mechanical operations perspective. Helps to set strategies, schedules, objectives, manage scope and operational services as requested.  
• Accountable for creating preventative maintenance plans. Validates the frequencies and required time needed to complete PM work, with assistance from the appropriate personnel (i.e., Planners, Craft Supervisors, etc.), and documents. 
• Review and contributes to programs for critical equipment analysis and condition monitoring techniques. 
• Review deficiencies noted during corrective maintenance activities to continually evaluate the effectiveness of preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Consults with Maintenance Technicians on technical problems including advanced troubleshooting and equipment redesign.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable pressure equipment, pipeline and statutory requirements. 
• Aids in the design review of any temporary leak repairs and piping systems.
• Assists with other disciplines (Rotating, I/E, etc.) as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards such as ASME, API (510, 570, 653), and NBIC. 
• Participate in critical site-evaluations such as Process Hazard Analyses (HAZOPs) and Process Safety Management (PSM) reviews. 

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work closely with both the Production Team and Technical Team to ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of the systems. 
• Understand the economic impact of plant availability is significant and modify in progress construction projects; make appropriate adjustments to schedules as needed and communicate changes to appropriate parties.
• Interpret, analyze, apply, articulate, and ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, contracts, ordinances, regulations and guidelines. 
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Reliability Engineer in a petrochemical environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred, or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience with development and implementation of Maintenance Equipment Strategies.
• Experience with Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Experience with static equipment with API 510, 570 and 653 certifications. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and make meaningful impact to technical requirements on projects.
• Hold optimization of equipment maintenance activities and strategies background. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation abilities with the capacity to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in safety performance management.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintenance and testing of safety shutdown systems.  
• Experience in manufacturing environments fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Operations and maintenance expertise with a strong focus on safety. 
• Collaborative experience working with engineering, quality, finance, and supply chain teams.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Must have a valid state issued driving license.
• TWIC Card
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and respond to off-shift support needs as required.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: Master’s degree or certifications, in, Engineering or other technical field from an accredited college or university. 
• Extensive experience in developing inspection and reliability programs.
• Established global networks of reliability companies and professionals. 
• Participation on regional and global committees for equipment standards and specifications. 
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with developing repair plans.
• Experience with static equipment.
• General awareness of Pressure Safety Valves and Pressure Relief Valves (PSVs/PRVs).
• Fully proficient in computer software such as MS Excel, MS Word. Experience with PI and Maximo (or other similar ERP/CMMS) would be advantageous. Expertise in predictive and preventative operations strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Familiarity with applicable mechanical integrity and inspection software systems (e.g., PCMS, Meridium) AND SAP S4, EDMS (e.g. Hexagon SDx) and Aveva PI is a plus. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• See objects in very bright or glaring light.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: UBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.