Reliability Engineer

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a South Region Reliability Engineer that will be based out of our regional center in Deer Park, TX. This position will report to the LGUS Reliability Director. The reliability engineer works with the national LGUS Reliability team and other corporate/regional/plant personnel to achieve strategic reliability goals.

The overall objective of the South Region Reliability Engineer is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations based on collection and analysis of data and information and analysis of cost, risk, and benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with reliability and operations to identify and resolve long term asset concerns (bad actors and reliability threats).
• Analyze data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend and justify life-cycle cost and reliability improvement activities.
• Own and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures to eliminate re-occurrence.
• Assist in engineering, design, specification, and execution of projects to ensure optimal reliability and operability.
• Review and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Develop and assist with Reliability Assessments of facilities and/or equipment.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of Reliability.
• Assist with setting up new facilities and reliability programs.
• Lead identified reliability programs and initiatives.
• Assist with critical spare identification and BOM creations for critical assets.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work, with a strong sense of urgency and integrity. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is occasionally required.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintenance and engineering of mechanical equipment in process industries such as Compressors, Heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, piping systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in understand and interpreting P&ID and machinery drawings.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
• Experience in engineering, specification and design of mechanical systems, assets, and projects.
• Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
• Experience as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Understanding of machinery installation, commissioning, and process optimization in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• CMRP or CRE status.
• Experience in CMMS systems such as Infor EAM.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, FMEA, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization.

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

• We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
• At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pay commensurate with experience.