Reliability Engineer

Reliability Mechanical Engineer

Location- Graham, KY

Salary- $120,000

About the Role

Be Part of a New Manufacturing Facility

This is an exciting opportunity to join the development of a brand-new manufacturing plant from the ground up. You will play a key role in the installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and technology while helping establish the foundation for the facility’s long-term reliability and performance.

Following commissioning and startup, the position will transition into a site-based Mechanical Engineering role, focused on equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of mechanical reliability and integrity programs for both fixed and rotating equipment.
• Review mechanical and piping engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure equipment and systems comply with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Provide technical review and challenge of EPCM engineering designs to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Support the specification, evaluation, and selection of mechanical equipment.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
• Review vendor documentation, equipment drawings, technical data, and operating manuals.
• Provide field engineering support during equipment installation, testing, and construction activities.
• Assist with punch-list development, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Provide technical expertise for equipment troubleshooting, modifications, and reliability improvements.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies, including critical spare-parts planning.
• Monitor equipment reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and overall plant performance.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, and project teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience working in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, or similar facilities; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with both static/fixed and rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of ASME, API, piping, pressure equipment, and mechanical integrity standards.
• Experience supporting construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities preferred.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintainability, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to analyze equipment failures and develop practical reliability improvements.
• Must be able to successfully complete an ATF background check as required for work involving regulated explosive materials.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, maintenance, operations, and project teams.
• Positive, collaborative approach with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation, plus paid holidays and PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer HSA contributions
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Apply here directly or send your resume to Stephen.hevalowharvey@ptsadvance.com.