Plant Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
Job in
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, 29408, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Kelly Engineering is seeking a Plant Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to join one of our leading clients in the Charleston Metro (Georgetown, SC Plant) focused on Chemical / Pharma / Biotech manufacturing for consumer based products.
Position OverviewThis role focused on maintenance, reliability, and technical services in a manufacturing/chemical plant environment (located in Georgetown, South Carolina
). This person oversees the Technical Services Department to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. It is a strategic, hands‑on position in a family‑operated company.
- Lead and optimize preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
- Oversee reliability initiatives
, maintenance execution, and asset integrity programs. - Track and report on maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct root cause analyses for recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
- Manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) performance, spare parts, planning, and scheduling.
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety teams to maximize equipment uptime.
- Support capital projects, technical reviews, and compliance with standards (OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, etc.).
- Facilitate process hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOP, What-If) and sustainability/energy optimization initiatives.
- Lead and mentor a team including a Reliability Engineer, Lead Millwright, Lead E&I Technician, and Maintenance Planner.
- 10+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred; significant relevant experience can substitute).
- Strong knowledge of reliability systems, industrial equipment, maintenance best practices, and asset lifecycle management.
- Experience with CMMS systems and interpreting technical/regulatory documents.
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a plant setting (PPE, stairs, occasional lifting, etc.).
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