Reliability Engineer - Mechanical at Roland Oberer Garten- u. Landschaftsbau GmbH

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Predictive Maintenance, RCM Methodology, KPI Analysis, Pareto Analysis, Asset Lifecycle Management, Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Focused Improvement, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Leadership

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Description

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for building and sustaining equipment reliability across the Houston chemical facility. The incumbent collects and analyzes maintenance breakdown data, develops Pareto analyses to identify top bad actors, and leads the creation and execution of Reliability Action Plans (RAPs) designed to eliminate or significantly reduce unplanned downtime. As an integral member of the Maintenance team, this role takes the lead in developing and driving the systems, processes, and tools needed to ensure long-term equipment reliability. The position aligns cross-functionally across operations, maintenance, and engineering — serving as the primary decision-maker for equipment reliability matters. The engineer is accountable for prioritizing root cause failure analysis (RCFA), deploying focused improvement (FI) methodologies, and providing the technical input required to achieve annual operating plan (AOP) targets. Reliability Action Planning & Failure Elimination Establish and lead improvement projects to prevent recurrence of maintenance failures. Drive Reliability Action Plans (RAPs) that directly support plant-level goals. Lead and manage RCFA processes, ensuring root causes are identified, documented, and resolved. Apply maintenance data analysis systematically to develop high-quality action plans, then own the deployment and implementation of those plans through to closure. KPI Analysis & Focused Improvement Analyze maintenance KPIs — including MTTR, MTBF, and breakdown frequency — to identify performance gaps and define improvement actions. Apply Focused Improvement (FI) methodologies to address major loss categories, maintaining a prioritized project list by operations area. Oversee asset lifecycle management to eliminate obsolescence and control natural equipment deterioration within the capital management framework. Predictive Maintenance Program Develop, implement, and sustain a suite of predictive maintenance tools to support proactive equipment care. Technologies include gearbox inspection, infrared thermography, oil analysis, vibration analysis, and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Maintain a register of potential failure modes, prioritize interventions based on criticality, and ensure decisions are made to avoid unplanned stoppages or catastrophic failures. Asset Standards & Benchmarking Maintain active operational functions in accordance with defined performance standards. Develop a thorough understanding of asset failure modes and their operational impact, forming the basis for proactive maintenance planning. Apply the ABC asset criticality curve (Ca) to focus resources appropriately. Lead benchmarking initiatives, technology updates, and knowledge sharing with peer facilities to drive continuous improvement. Failure Investigation & Reporting Participate in the investigation of significant and catastrophic failures, assuming the lead role on major events. Prepare comprehensive failure reports, maintain current status, and ensure follow-up on all corrective actions. Manage failure analysis action plans to closure. Analyze outputs from predictive maintenance tools and translate findings into defined maintenance actions. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities * Deep understanding of maintenance systems and manufacturing equipment * Hands-on experience with PdM technologies (vibration, IR, oil, ultrasound) * Proficiency in RCM methodology and RCFA * Strong background in safety, scheduling, and project management * Proficient in maintenance KPI analysis (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) * Skilled in Pareto analysis and data-driven prioritization * Experience building and managing reliability programs and action plans * Strong problem-solving mindset with root cause focus * Strong internal and external customer focus * Effective communicator across operations, maintenance, and engineering * Ability to influence without direct authority * Capable of leading cross-functional improvement teams Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field required Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field preferred * 3+ years in reliability engineering required * Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, TPM, zero-loss, or lean manufacturing environments required * 2–3 years focused specifically on maintenance reliability in a manufacturing environment preferred * RCM certification or formal reliability training (e.g., CMRP) preferred

Responsibilities

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for sustaining equipment reliability at a chemical facility by analyzing breakdown data and leading Reliability Action Plans. The role focuses on eliminating unplanned downtime through RCFA, predictive maintenance tools, and cross-functional collaboration.