Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Clariant is seeking a skilled Reliability Engineer to support our Catalysts business unit in Louisville, KY. This role is based in a highly specialized chemical manufacturing facility, therefore prior experience in the chemical industry is critical. Comparable experience in distilleries or meat processing is also valued. In this role, you will enhance equipment reliability through hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Candidates must have experience with reactors, filters, condensers, and compressors. You should be able to disassemble equipment, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. The position works closely with maintenance teams to minimize downtime, develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Your efforts will support continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Clariant offers a competitive package including base salary, annual bonus, PTO, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

• Conduct direct, on‑site inspections and hands‑on troubleshooting to promptly identify equipment issues and their root causes.
• Review equipment design, operation manuals, and maintenance history to fully understand asset performance and failure modes.
• Collaborate with vendors and technical experts to implement best practices and proven solutions for enhancing equipment reliability.
• Lead the implementation and continuous refinement of maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive programs, to maximize equipment availability.
• Update and maintain accurate maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and training materials to reflect improvements and lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, mean time between failures, and maintenance costs.
• Coach and develop the technical skills of the maintenance team through hands‑on mentoring, formal training, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, Clariant’s ESHA standards, and internal policies.
• Support capital projects and reliability improvements by performing risk assessments, FMEAs, and criticality analyses to prioritize resources effectively.
• Provide engineering insights to influence equipment design and operational practices that align with long‑term reliability and operational excellence goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, required.
• Minimum of 5‑10 years in a maintenance and/or reliability engineering function within a manufacturing or process industry environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP Plant Maintenance (PM).
• Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies;
  Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry‑over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
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• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

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Clariant is a Swiss‑based global specialty chemicals company concentrated in three business units:
Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose is reflected in our tagline “Greater chemistry – between people and planet,” focusing on customer, innovation, and people orientation to foster sustainability across industries.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.