Sr. Manager, Global Mechanical Integrity & Reliability

Sr. Manager, Global Mechanical Integrity & Reliability

Date: Jul 14, 2026

Location: Deer Park, TX or Wickliffe, OH

Job Type: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Travel: 30-40%

Nearest Major Market: Houston

• Drive implementation and adoption of corporate Mechanical Integrity & Reliability standards across all sites.
• Translate standards into practical work processes, procedures, and tools used by site teams.
• Track and actively manage execution performance vs. targets, ensuring timely closure of gaps.
• Conduct regular site engagement and reviews to validate application of standards and identify barriers.

• Ensure consistent execution of MI programs across pressure vessels, piping, tanks, relief devices, ESD systems, and rotating equipment.
• Drive site-level implementation of Risk‑Based Inspection (RBI) programs, Inspection Data Management Systems (IDMS), and Fitness‑for‑service (FFS) assessments.
• Lead MI audits, field verifications, and gap‑closure actions.
• Ensure timely completion of inspections, corrective actions, and overdue backlog reduction.

• Deploy and sustain reliability work processes at the site level, including Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and equipment criticality‑based maintenance strategies.
• Partner with sites to resolve chronic equipment issues and eliminate repeat failures.
• Deliver measurable improvements in equipment uptime and availability, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and maintenance cost efficiency.
• Establish and monitor reliability KPIs with clear accountability for results.
• Apply risk‑based prioritization to drive maintenance, inspection, and repair decisions.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to sites for equipment integrity issues, failure investigations, turnaround scope definition and execution.
• Participate in capital project reviews to ensure maintainability, operability, and reliability.
• Ensure lessons learned from failures and incidents are implemented across sites.
• Deploy and ensure use of MI and reliability digital tools (IDMS, CMMS/EAM, condition monitoring).
• Drive data quality, completeness, and usability for inspection and maintenance systems.
• Use data to identify performance gaps, prioritize actions, and track execution progress.
• Partner with IT/OT teams to enable practical, user‑focused solutions that improve field execution.

• Manage a team of ~6 SMEs to support site execution and problem‑solving.
• Provide direct support to site teams, including training, troubleshooting, and field engagement.
• Standardize tools, templates, and workflows to enable consistent execution.
• Build capability through hands‑on coaching, practical training, and certification support.

• Ensure consistent execution of Mechanical Integrity requirements under OSHA PSM.
• Verify that all critical inspections, testing, and repairs are completed on time and documented.
• Lead closure of audit findings and compliance gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce loss‑of‑containment risks, improve inspection and maintenance effectiveness, and increase audit readiness and compliance performance.
• Ensure rigorous execution of Management of Change (MOC) for equipment modifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required);
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years in chemical, petrochemical, or heavy process industries.
• 10+ years in Mechanical Integrity, Reliability, or Maintenance roles with direct responsibility for site execution.
• Strong hands‑on experience with fixed equipment inspection and repair; rotating equipment reliability; maintenance and turnaround execution.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results across multiple sites and close performance gaps.
• Technical Expertise: API 510 / 570 / 653; ASME pressure vessel and piping codes; OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM); RBI, RCM, PdM, RCFA, lifecycle asset management; CMMS/EAM and inspection data systems.
• Leadership & Functional
  
  Skills:
  
  strong focus on execution, accountability, and results delivery; ability to work directly with site teams and resolve operational challenges; data‑driven decision‑making with focus on actionable outcomes; effective cross‑functional collaboration and problem‑solving.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement