Reliability Engineer
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
1115000-145000
Job Description
This role supports plant reliability and maintenance performance within a chemical manufacturing environment, focusing on reducing downtime, improving asset reliability, and driving long-term equipment performance improvements. The engineer will partner closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement reliability programs and optimize mechanical integrity across the facility. 
Reliability Engineer JD
Key Focus Areas
Asset Reliability Programs
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Weibull analysis and failure analytics
Mechanical Integrity programs
Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
Vibration analysis
Thermography
Oil analysis
Condition-based monitoring strategies
Maintenance & Reliability Systems
SAP PM or Maximo CMMS systems
Preventive maintenance program development
Work order systems and reliability reporting
Operational Reliability
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Equipment downtime reduction initiatives
Reliability improvements across rotating and fixed assets
Plant Operations Support
Turnaround / outage planning and execution
Reliability input for capital projects and equipment upgrades
Support commissioning and new equipment installations
Qualifications
B.S. Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
Industry Background
Chemical manufacturing
Petrochemical / refining
Process manufacturing environments
Experience
Reliability Engineer or Mechanical Engineer background
Minimum 3–7 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or engineering roles within a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with rotating equipment and process systems (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, piping systems)

• Strong understanding of rotating and fixed equipment reliability in chemical processing environments.
• Experience with SAP PM or equivalent CMMS systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM, mechanical integrity requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with predictive technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics).
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred