Job Summary

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving equipment reliability, availability, and safety across the facility in alignment with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards. This role ensures that manufacturing assets are designed, maintained, and improved to meet production demands while minimizing downtime, reducing maintenance costs, and safeguarding personnel and the environment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Reliability & Asset Performance

• Develop and implement equipment reliability strategies to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and recommend corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
• Analyze downtime trends, failure modes, and maintenance history to identify improvement opportunities.

2. Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance

• Ensure all reliability and maintenance practices comply with OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management standards.
• Support the Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of PSM by maintaining accurate asset records, inspection schedules, and repair documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure equipment changes follow Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) reviews to identify and mitigate reliability risks

3. Maintenance Strategy & Optimization

• Develop and maintain equipment criticality rankings and risk-based maintenance plans.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize spare parts management and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Recommend upgrades, redesigns, or replacements for equipment with persistent reliability concerns.
• Provide technical expertise during equipment overhauls, turnarounds, and shutdowns.

4. Continuous Improvement & Training

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment life cycle and reduce unplanned outages.
• Develop training materials and mentor maintenance technicians on reliability best practices and PSM mechanical integrity requirements.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance asset reliability and monitoring capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or related fields
• Reliability Engineering Methods – Skilled in FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), and root cause analysis techniques.
• Predictive & Preventive Maintenance – Proficiency in vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and other condition-monitoring tools.
• Mechanical Integrity Compliance – Strong understanding of PSM mechanical integrity requirements, inspection intervals, and repair standards.
• Asset Performance Analytics – Ability to interpret downtime data, MTBF/MTTR trends, and maintenance cost drivers to identify improvement opportunities.
• CMMS Expertise – Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for asset tracking, work orders, and reporting.
• Risk-Based Maintenance – Knowledge of criticality ranking, risk assessments, and life cycle cost analysis.
• PSM Compliance – Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 standards and how they apply to reliability and maintenance activities.
• Management of Change (MOC) – Ensures equipment modifications follow proper safety review and approval processes.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong troubleshooting ability to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Innovation – Seeks and applies new technologies to improve asset reliability.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Uses Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to optimize maintenance processes.
• Project Management – Manages multiple reliability improvement initiatives and tracks deliverables.

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

At PIP Global Safety, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we strive to ensure that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Employment practices and policies may be subject to variation based on applicable laws and regulations in different countries and jurisdictions.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and development opportunities. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our global success and enriches our culture