Maintenance Reliability Engineer - KnowHireMatch : Job Details

A leading specialty chemical manufacturer is seeking a Reliability/Maintenance Engineer to lead and improve predictive and preventive maintenance efforts at a 150-person production facility. This is a high-impact role offering a collaborative environment with engineers, chemists, and technical experts-all focused on delivering performance and product quality. What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all predictive and preventive maintenance (PPM) activities across rotating and fixed equipment
• Enhance and mature existing maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability
• Support maintenance and reliability engineering for key process equipment: reactors, dryers, centrifuges, filtration systems, and related utility equipment
• Analyze equipment failures, perform root cause analyses (RCA), and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with process engineers, chemists, and technical staff to improve reliability and operational efficiency
• Develop maintenance strategies and procedures aligned with industry best practices
• Maintain records and reporting systems to track KPIs related to uptime, failure rates, and maintenance costs

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (required)
• 5+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial utilities environment
• Proven experience with preventive and predictive maintenance methods
• Hands-on experience with reactors, dryers, centrifuges, filtration systems, or similar process equipment
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, failure analysis, and reliability-centered practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Competitive salary + bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance available
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a highly technical and innovative team
• Visibility and growth potential within a well-established manufacturing organization