Job type: Full-Time, onsite

 

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

 

Unleash Your Potential. We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team in Deer Park. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our systems and processes operate at optimal reliability while adhering to Lubrizol's core values and driving our commitment to innovation.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing system performance and reliability. The successful candidate will engage in various problem-solving activities, leveraging technical expertise to address challenges effectively. This position is ideal for individuals who excel in evaluating problems, investigating issues, and driving innovative solutions within a collaborative team environment.

 

What You Will Do:

Conduct Equipment Risk Assessments
Perform criticality screening and risk analysis to identify critical equipment and Balance of Plant (BOP) assets. Develop and Implement Asset Strategies
Lead the creation and execution of asset strategies aligned with equipment criticality and business objectives. Support Reliability Planning
Contribute to the development and execution of a 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, focusing on asset availability, performance history, and reliability goals. Design Maintenance Strategies
Select and implement appropriate risk or failure management strategies. Develop Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) for critical assets and generic EMSs for BOP equipment. Optimize Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
Collaborate with the PPM Coordinator to review and refine existing maintenance plans. Adjust PPM activities to eliminate low-value tasks and manage risk effectively. Enhance Condition Monitoring
Evaluate and apply condition monitoring technologies to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency. Ensure Accurate Documentation
Support proper documentation of PPM and corrective maintenance activities in the CMMS for effective analysis and tracking. Monitor and Analyze Reliability Data
Track asset reliability, maintenance trends, PPM outcomes, major reliability events, RCA findings, and production loss data. Identify and Prioritize Reliability Opportunities
Analyze production loss and cost data to develop and prioritize improvement initiatives. Lead Root Cause and Reliability Studies
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies using tools like Weibull analysis and FMEA. Implement corrective actions based on findings. Provide Engineering Support
Conduct value engineering for projects, equipment selection, PMs, BOMs, and criticality assessments. Integrate New Equipment
Ensure new assets are incorporated into systems, tools, and maintenance strategies before commissioning. Perform Gap Assessments
Periodically assess gaps between reliability plans, EMS, and PPM strategies. Implement improvements to optimize performance and cost while managing risk. Conduct Facility Audits
Implement regular audits to proactively assess plant condition and prevent asset deterioration. Optimize Spare Parts Inventory
Support inventory optimization for spare parts and equipment in collaboration with the PPM Coordinator. Champion Change Management
Promote the use of Management of Change (MOC) processes for any modifications to equipment, materials, or procedures.

 

Skills That Make A Difference:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering; mechanical engineering preferred. 5+ years’ experience as a maintenance or project engineer operating within a chemical plant. Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification. Background analyzing infrared surveys, oil, and vibrations.

 

What Will Put You Ahead:

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Heath Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

 

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work. As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better. One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.  More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.

 

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