About this opportunity
PTS Advance lists this Reliability Engineer opportunity in graham, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
3 weeks of vacation, plus paid holidays and PTO
Employer HSA contributions
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Supportive and collaborative work environment
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Worksite address
graham, KY, 42344, US
Who can apply
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