Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

* Serve as a key member of the Texas City Maintenance Team, supporting plant operations and reliability initiatives.
* Commit to a Zero Incident Safety/Environmental Culture.
* Lead and implement reliability best practices, develop and optimize maintenance tasks, and support turnaround activities.
* Diagnose equipment failures and develop technical solutions to improve performance and reduce downtime.
* Manage maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability.
* Lead equipment improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, and performance optimization.
* Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Coordinate technical teams and external contractors as needed.
* Collaborate with engineering, process, and project teams to resolve issues and improve plant reliability.
* Apply data analysis techniques to address recurring failures and operational inefficiencies.
* Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to site operations.
* Participate and lead in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
* Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to improve documentation, repair records and PMs.
* Support the development of maintenance plans including:  + Value-added preventive maintenance tasks  + Predictive and condition-based methodologies  + Life cycle cost analysis for repair/replace/redesign decisions  + Reliability-centered maintenance strategies  + FMEA and continuous improvement initiatives
* Design and implement reliability programs to maximize up time and minimize costs.
* Schedule external services and manage purchase orders to align with maintenance planning.
* Work with Process Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors to develop daily schedules and manage backlog.
* Support safety, environmental, and quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient departmental operations.
* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
* Strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and supervisory capabilities.
* Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo) systems and reliability tools.
* Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
* Ability to respond to site emergencies and wear appropriate PPE.
* Physical capability to lift equipment, climb, squat, and enter confined spaces.
* Valid driver’s license.
* Authorized to work in the United States.
* Travel may be required within Texas and the U.S.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across all organizational levels.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and statistical improvement methods.
* Familiarity with industry codes, cGMP, and emergency response protocols.
* Prior experience with rotating equipment and unionized teams.
* Formal training in Root Cause Analysis is a plus.
* Ability to identify quality improvement opportunities and lead implementation efforts.
* Team recognition rewards and performance-based incentives.
* Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, Dental, and Vision starting Day 1 for you and your family.
* 401(k) plan with company match.
* Salary $120,000 depending on experience.
* Position is located at the Texas City, Texas plant.
* Schedule is primarily M-F, with occasional availability nights and weekends.
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