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.

·         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.