Process Equipment Manager - Crosby TX

JOB SUMMARY
The Process Equipment Reliability Manager is responsible for leading the reliability strategy, maintenance execution, and continuous improvement of all rotating equipment, fixed process equipment, and electro-mechanical systems across the facilities. This role directly manages rotating equipment technicians, process equipment technicians, and electro-mechanical equipment technicians. The position reports to the Director of Process Equipment Reliability and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Planning to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment performance.

Essential Functions
Lead and manage the reliability and maintenance strategy for all rotating, process, and electro mechanical equipment.
Directly supervise and develop rotating equipment technicians, process equipment technicians, and electro mechanical equipment technicians.
Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical equipment assets.
Develop, implement, and sustain preventive, predictive, and condition based maintenance programs.
Analyze equipment performance data and trends to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability.
Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
Establish asset criticality, reliability standards, and maintenance best practices.
Coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to minimize downtime and reactive work.
Support equipment commissioning, major overhauls, outages, and turnaround activities.
Ensure compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to equipment modifications and upgrades.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Capital Projects to improve equipment design and reliability.
Manage vendors, contractors, and external service providers supporting equipment maintenance.
Develop and manage departmental budgets related to maintenance, spare parts, and services.
Track, analyze, and report key reliability KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, equipment downtime).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive reliability culture.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support during equipment failures and emergencies.
Support long term asset lifecycle planning and capital replacement strategies.
Ensure accurate documentation, procedures, and equipment records are maintained in the maintenance system.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Associate's Degree Associate degree in an industrial field plus 15 years of related experience. Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or closely related field) plus 10 years of related experience. Preferred

Work Experience
5-7 years Engineering related manufacturing experience in Industrial Air Separation industry Preferred
5-7 years O&M related work in an industrial environment Required
1-3 years Reliability Engineering related work Required
1-3 years Project Management related work Required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technical
Deep knowledge of rotating equipment (centrifugal/reciprocating compressors, expanders, pumps, blowers, gearboxes, motors, chillers, cooling towers) and process equipment (heat exchangers, columns, vessels, control valves, analyzers).
Understanding of condition monitoring and precision maintenance: vibration analysis, balancing/alignment, lubrication excellence, oil analysis, IR thermography, ultrasound, motor diagnostics, performance monitoring.
Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements applicable to industrial equipment.
Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and process equipment failures
Skilled in data analysis, trend evaluation, and reliability performance reporting
Ability to translate technical issues into operational and business impacts
Leadership
Strategic thinker who can translate reliability risk into business outcomes and prioritize accordingly.
Strong leader-coach with the ability to build high-performing technical team.
Excellent problem solving.
Clear, concise communicator; able to influence at all levels-frontline to executive-and across functions.
Ability to identify reliability risks and implement sustainable solutions
Skilled in planning and prioritizing maintenance activities to balance reliability and production needs

Licenses and Certifications
Certification CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) Preferred
Certification Vib ISO CAT II or above Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, bend and twist, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, equipment, tools or controls.
Physical Demands: Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Physical Demands: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Condition This role will be performed in office environments as well as in industrial field environments. While performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to:
* Be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
* Be exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
* Be exposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work)
* Be exposed to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance)
Working Condition May also be required to work from a home location, which must be conducive to performing the role and duties, including virtual/video meetings.
Working Condition Must sign NDA, have a clean driving record and pass background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements
Estimated Amount Brief Description
50-75% Ability to travel and required to provide weekend and evening support as needed.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability