Reliability Engineer in Graham
Job Description
Reliability Mechanical Engineer
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Location- Graham, KY
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Salary- $120,000
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About the Role
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Be Part of a New Manufacturing Facility
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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- 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.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience working in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, or similar facilities; chemical manufacturing experience .
- 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 .
- 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.
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Benefits
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- 3 weeks of vacation, plus paid holidays and PTO
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer HSA contributions
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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Apply here directly or send your resume to Stephen.hevalowharvey@ptsadvance.com.
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