Electrical Reliability Engineer

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Location: Deer Park, TX

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

How You’ll Make an Impact

As an Electrical Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in driving asset reliability, maintenance strategy optimization, and long-term equipment performance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the site’s 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, while leveraging advanced reliability tools and methodologies to reduce risk, improve uptime, and eliminate low-value maintenance activities.

In this role, you will:

Conduct equipment criticality screening and risk analysis to identify and prioritize critical assets and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment

Develop and implement Asset Strategies aligned with equipment criticality and business objectives

Support the execution of the 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, including asset availability tracking and performance improvement initiatives

Select and implement appropriate Risk Management and Failure Management Strategies, developing Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) for critical and BOP equipment

Partner with the PPM Coordinator to optimize Preventive Maintenance programs, including:

Evaluating effectiveness of existing plans

Eliminating low-value PM activities

Incorporating vendor data, RCM methodologies, and historical performance trends

Ensure proper inclusion of maintenance requirements for spare parts and stored equipment to maintain asset integrity during storage

Evaluate and implement condition monitoring technologies (e.g., predictive maintenance tools) to enhance asset performance and reliability

Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance and inspection data within CMMS systems to enable data-driven decision making

Monitor and analyze asset reliability metrics, including maintenance history, PPM performance, RCA outcomes, and production loss data

Identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities using cost and performance data

Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies using tools such as Weibull analysis and FMEA

Implement effective corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide reliability and maintenance input for capital projects, including equipment selection, design reviews, BOM development, and PM strategies

Ensure new equipment is properly integrated into reliability systems, maintenance strategies, and site processes prior to startup

Conduct gap analyses between Asset Reliability Plans, EMS, and PPM programs to identify improvement opportunities

Optimize maintenance strategies by eliminating low-value work while maintaining risk control across safety, production, and cost considerations

Lead or support facility audits and equipment inspections to proactively prevent asset deterioration

Partner with the PPM Coordinator to optimize spare parts inventory and equipment availability

Champion the use of Management of Change (MOC) for all equipment and process modifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)

5+ years of experience as a maintenance, reliability, or project engineer within a chemical manufacturing environment

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving reliability initiatives

Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including:

NFPA-NEC and NETA (or similar)

Experience with equipment condition monitoring techniques, including:

Infrared thermography

Oil analysis

Motor circuit analysis

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we are committed to fostering a safe, high-performance, and collaborative work environment. In this role, you will:

Work on-site within a chemical manufacturing facility, utilizing appropriate PPE

Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Operations teams

Utilize CMMS systems, reliability tools, and data analytics platforms

Participate in site audits, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs

Operate within strict safety, regulatory, and operational excellence standards

We invest in our people, processes, and technologies to drive operational excellence and long-term success. At Lubrizol, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful changes, develop talent, and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Benefits that Empower You

Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities

401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture and community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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