Reliability Maintenance Engineer

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end‑uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, allowing everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

As a Reliability Maintenance Engineer, this role originates and develops analysis methods and processes for determining the integrity and reliability of plant equipment. It involves acquiring and analyzing data, identifying bad actors, and designing and implementing action plans for improvements. The position is accountable for facilitating reliability review meetings and Root Cause Analysis sessions, providing basic training and coaching in reliability principles, and leading and managing the reliability maintenance program.

It also oversees the site’s Mechanical Integrity program.

This position ensures that the right people, tools, equipment, materials and procedures are in place to maintain every area on the Ashtabula plant site at acceptable levels. It must respond to emergency repairs of all orders of magnitude, bringing in qualified outside support as necessary to meet required deadlines. The role is responsible for identifying and solving equipment issues that affect plant performance and regulatory requirements.

• Adherence to all SHE policies and procedures and INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life‑Saving Rules.
• Complete all computer‑based safety training.
• Attend scheduled safety meetings.

• Provide technical support and guidance on all maintenance activities and drive plant reliability.
• Contribute to the reduction of plant operating and maintenance costs.
• Provide effective project management for replacement and/or renovation of plant equipment and facilities.
• Participate in recommending and requisitioning equipment, tools, materials and spare parts.
• Implement and track key equipment reliability and integrity performance indicators (e.g., Mean Time Between Repair).
• Maintain positive relations with outside contractors, suppliers, and representatives of other companies on matters of mutual interest involving electrical equipment, rotating equipment, vessels, and piping, as well as compliance with standards, specifications and regulations.
• Actively participate on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Incident Investigation, and Management of Change (MOC) review teams.
• Promote and maintain ISO 9000 within assigned area of responsibility.
• Promote and maintain the company’s core values within the 20 Principles Safety Program, specifically with mechanical integrity.
• Manage and promote Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for equipment throughout the site.
• Oversee the site’s technical inspection program, ensuring the maintenance of asset integrity through the development and maintenance of the site’s inspection program and strict adherence to the planned inspection schedule.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering with 7 or more years of related experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment is preferred. This position requires strong engineering skills with knowledge of process equipment including pumps, compressors, piping systems, pressure vessels, metallurgy considerations, exchangers, instrumented systems, and relief valves. It must work closely with all levels of plant personnel to maintain equipment performance.

The incumbent must be technically sound, result‑oriented, decisive, and have good human‑relation skills. A thorough knowledge of processes and systems used for managing mechanical integrity, plant reliability, and the execution of work is essential. A strong understanding of SAP is preferred but not necessary.

Our Ashtabula, Ohio complex consists of two plants just south of Lake Erie and is a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability with a buy‑up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy‑up option for self and dependents, and a 401(k) with company match.

• Location:
  
  Ashtabula, United States
• Discipline:
  Maintenance
• Type:
  Full‑time
• Business: INEOS Pigments
• Posted: 06 November 2025
• Requisition