Reliability Technical Authority

Reliability Technical Authority

Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC

Location:

Houston Area Operating Sites (Battleground Manufacturing Complex, Chocolate Bayou plant, Pipeline organization across Southeast Texas)

Job Grade: H37

Reports to:

Engineering & Technology Manager and works closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, turnaround and capital project leadership teams.

The Reliability & Machinery Technical Authority is INEOS O&P USA’s most senior expert and decision‑maker for rotating equipment and reliability engineering. The role defines and governs enterprise standards, reliability strategies and lifecycle care practices that protect the availability, performance and economic value of critical machinery across more than $15B in assets. The position is responsible for architecting, implementing and leading INEOS O&P USA’s first enterprise‑wide reliability program, influencing ~$175MM in annual maintenance & reliability spend and $25MM+ in lifecycle‑driven capital priorities.

INEOS O&P USA operates large, complex and ageing assets with inconsistent reliability practices. The enterprise is shifting toward a unified Operations Management System and consistent engineering standards. The Reliability & Machinery Technical Authority sets the enterprise vision, aligns all sites on standards, and drives adoption of modern reliability tools and processes.

• Enterprise Reliability Strategy & Governance
• Maintain reliability standards, lifecycle care strategies and machinery management processes
• Exercise final decision authority on deviations from enterprise reliability expectations
• Integrate reliability governance into engineering design, operations, TAR planning, maintenance strategies and end‑of‑life decisions
• Lead enterprise deployment of Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM), predictive analytics and advanced monitoring programs
• Govern RCM, CBM and lifecycle analysis programs, ensuring implementation and refresh based on operational learnings
• Track site reliability performance (unplanned downtime, MTBF, chronic failures, CBM/PM compliance)
• Influence capital allocation for reliability‑driven investments and ensure assets health metrics drive long‑term investment decisions
• Coach site engineering and maintenance leaders on reliability decision‑making
• Represent INEOS in industry forums, OEM advisory groups and technical committees
• Shape enterprise strategy for engaging OEMs, repair shops and third‑party engineering resources
• Provide technical direction ensuring consistency in service quality, repair standards and rebuild practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
• 20+ years in reliability engineering, rotating equipment, maintenance or asset management in refining, petrochemical or large‑scale process industries
• Demonstrated experience leading reliability program development or enterprise‑scale reliability improvement
• Deep expertise in RCM, lifecycle management, failure mode analysis, CBM technologies and degradation mechanisms
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across organizational boundaries
• Recognized internally and ideally externally as a subject‑matter expert

• Deep understanding of compressors, pumps, turbines, extruders and auxiliary systems
• Experience deploying predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis)
• Expertise in asset criticality, preventive/predictive maintenance strategy and risk‑based scope selection
• Ability to integrate reliability expectations into TAR planning and capital project development
• Advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis capabilities, including OEM engagement
• Knowledge of API, ASME, SMRP and OEM technical guidance
• Proficiency with maintenance execution systems (e.g., SAP), BOM development and spares strategies

• Persistent, accountable and committed to resolving chronic reliability issues
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical issues for non‑technical audiences
• Influences effectively without formal authority and builds trust across functions
• Challenges legacy practices when they conflict with long‑term reliability performance
• Demonstrates strong judgment, humility, credibility and long‑term stewardship
• Brings curiosity, external awareness and continuous improvement mindset to the role
• Builds capability in others through coaching, clarity and structured follow‑up

Based in the Houston metropolitan area and embedded at operating sites, with a secondary presence at the corporate office in Marina View, League City. Hybrid work is supported in line with INEOS O&P USA policy.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing