Reliability Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing
Location:
Etowah, TN
Schedule:
50% onsite
Industry:
Chemical Manufacturing
Level:
Mid-Senior / Senior
Education:
Bachelor's in Engineering
Experience:
Minimum 8 years
in Maintenance Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or closely related industrial engineering
What This Person Will Actually Do
The primary goal is to keep plant equipment running reliably, reduce failures and downtime, and improve maintenance practices.
This position requires approximately 50% onsite support at the Etowah, TN plant. For the remaining time, the successful candidate may work remotely or from company facilities in the Houston, Bayport, or Deer Park, TX area, depending on business needs. Candidates should be able to effectively support operations across these locations and travel as required. (pay/bill rate will reflect experience level).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering Preferred).
- Minimum of five (5) years of industrial experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or process industries is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices, including predictive and condition-based maintenance technologies, asset management, and reliability improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organizational levels, including plant leadership, engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
- Ability to build trust and credibility through responsive, professional interactions and effective management of stakeholder expectations.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and clearly communicate the economic impact of reliability and maintenance decisions.
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and their application within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Reliability subject matter expert and champion the implementation of maintenance and reliability best practices across supported facilities.
- Develop, optimize, and sustain asset care strategies using reliability-centered methodologies, including Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability through systematic analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate and lead equipment failure investigations utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving techniques.
- Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, and technical resources to identify and resolve chronic equipment and process reliability issues.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on equipment maintenance, precision maintenance practices, repair techniques, and equipment installation standards.
- Evaluate reliability improvement opportunities and develop business cases that balance risk, cost, and operational performance objectives.
- Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance history, and condition monitoring results to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize reliability initiatives.
- Develop, review, and update maintenance and reliability procedures to ensure alignment with industry standards and evolving best practices.
- Support site reliability and continuous improvement programs through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing with maintenance and operations personnel.
- Collaborate with multiple manufacturing sites to standardize reliability processes, leverage best practices, and drive sustainable improvements in asset performance.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
