Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Liquid Power Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) is the global leader in the science of drag reduction. In 2014 LSPI was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, having previously been a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66. LSPI provides flow improver solutions, delivering strategic value to its customers by maximizing the flow potential of pipelines while increasing their operational flexibility, capacity and economic performance.

LSPI works with companies in more than 35 countries to solve pipeline flow needs, treating more than 12 million barrels of hydrocarbon liquids a day and providing customers with a total package solution that includes flow improver products and the right injection equipment. LSPI leading brands are Liquid Power™, Extreme Power® and Refined Power™.

LSPI consistently recruits the best and brightest. Put your valuable skills to work and join us!

Summary:

The maintenance reliability engineer will create, develop and maintain reliability/sustainability engineering projects in a manufacturing facility. This position contributes to business goals through capital projects to improve safety, decrease costs, and improve productivity through reliable equipment and maintenance. This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities:

• Create plans and strategies for increasing the reliability of the plant.
• Provide engineering support to the maintenance and production teams.
• Administer reliability projects and assist maintenance in conducting failure analysis and prevention.
• Investigate equipment maintenance problems and initiate corrective measures.
• Drive improvements through plant turnarounds, reliability planning, and process training.
• Collaborate to identify and implement reliability improvements specific to equipment.
• Contribute scope development for maintenance and capital improvements.
• Provide reliability expertise during design and implementation of new assets.
• Provide training for operations to improve skills and knowledge.
• Develop metrics and reliability reports for equipment performance.
• Identify cost reductions through extended parts' life and reduced labor cost.
• Ensuring a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Skill is using CADD software.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Ability to plan and direct safe work activities and establish safe working guidelines.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• One year's experience in a manufacturing, refinery, or pipeline environment is preferred.
• One year's project management experience is preferred.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in various environments including heat, cold, wind and confined spaces.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on uneven terrain.

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