Maintenance Engineer

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Deer Park, TX

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation providing maintenance/mechanical engineering technical expertise to plant Operations and Maintenance personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, getting equipment in functional condition and providing input to facility and equipment strategies. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Technologist so that the jobs have both technical and field experience during troubleshooting, procedures, repair plans, etc.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluate whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
• For equipment that is critical for the process, you'll ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc.
• Provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data if necessary.
• Ensure repairs, repair techniques, and equipment‑specific training are made available and documented.
• Provide technical support for specification, identification, and purchasing of required parts.
• Provide maintainability input into Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy.
• Support the PPM coordinator as required in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment.
• Support Operations in the development of operating procedures (i.e. proper steps for starting / stopping a pump, etc.).
• Review operations logbook for any unusual activity that they may need to support.
• Participate with Reliability Engineer in developing facility and equipment maintenance strategies.
• As required, provide engineering input to the Planners job plans and job packages to ensure standards are followed.
• Receive and review History Feedback form Crafts when unusual findings are noted.
• Serve as a technical resource to the planner and crafts as needed.
• During development of turnaround work, provides input on development of work orders particularly on critical equipment requiring Engineering review or input.
• Write and support the development of maintenance procedures.
• Work with the Maintenance Technologist on following jobs internally and externally to ensure quality repairs.
• Support the Maintenance Technologist in training Crafts, Operations, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of Maintenance Engineering experience in a chemical processing/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP within the Maintenance Department.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental…