Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Job Location: Deer Park, Texas 

Job Type: Full-Time

Type of Role: On-site

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About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world. 

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Reliability Engineer

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industrial and transportation industry, and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. 

What You'll Do:

As a Reliability Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation by implementing a 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, Equipment Maintenance Strategies and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program through application of reliability technology and tools. 

What We're Looking For:

• Conducts Criticality Screening and Risk Analysis to identify critical equipment and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
• Champions and implements Asset Strategies in alignment with equipment criticality and business needs.
• Support development and execution of the 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, including Asset Availability performance history and improvement goals related to Equipment Reliability.
• Selects the appropriate Risk Management Strategy or Alternative Failure Management Strategy and develops / implements Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS’s) for each piece of critical equipment and generic EMSs for BOP equipment.
• Support PPM Coordinator for reviews of existing plans for effectiveness and applicability based on the Risk Management Strategy, Alternative Failure Management Strategy, vendor information, RCM tools, historical equipment reliability issues, results of PPM, etc. Adds, deletes, and/or modifies existing PPM to eliminate low value PPM on BOP equipment and effectively manage risk on critical equipment. Note: Include PPM services as required on parts and spare equipment to ensure warehoused part / equipment quality is maintained during storage (e.g. shaft rotation, motor heater check).
• Evaluates / implements available Equipment Condition Monitoring techniques and new technology to improve productivity, effectiveness, and value of equipment condition monitoring program.
• Supports PPM Coordinator to ensure that documentation of findings of PPM and Corrective Maintenance activities are properly documented in CMMS so that evaluations can be done.
• Routinely monitors Asset Reliability, maintenance data, PPM results, significant reliability events, RCA findings, maintenance histories, and production loss data.
• Analyzes production loss accounting data and cost data to develop and prioritize a list of reliability opportunities.
• Facilitates Root Cause Analysis and RCM studies, utilizing reliability engineering tools such as Weibull and FMEA, for events that meet the incident triggers. Implements effective corrective actions / improvements.
• Performs value engineering activities for projects, design, Reliability / Maintenance input, PMs, BOMs, equipment selection, criticality, etc.
• Ensure new equipment is integrated into appropriate systems, tools, processes, strategies, etc. prior to being put into Service.
• Performs periodic gap assessments between the Asset Reliability Plan, Equipment Maintenance Strategies and PPM plans to identify gaps vs. current reliability performance, cost, and asset availability. Identifies and implements corrective actions / improvements to eliminate low value PPM (e.g. extend intervals between PPM) or other work while effectively managing risk in terms of mechanical integrity, EHS, production, maintenance cost, etc.
• Implements periodic plant equipment / facility audits to proactively monitor plant condition and prevent unplanned deterioration of assets.
• Supports PPM Coordinator to optimize spare parts / equipment inventory.
• Champions use of Management of Change process for changes, modifications, deletions to equipment, materials, parts, consumables, and related Operating Discipline. 

Skills That Make a Difference: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering; mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5-years experience as a maintenance or project engineer operating within a chemical plant.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification.
• Background analyzing infrared surveys, oil, and vibrations.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt considered a plus.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) considered a plus.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.