IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a confidential client in their search for a Reliability Engineer for their manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.

Our client is a global specialty chemical manufacturer seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to drive equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and continuous improvement across a complex processing facility. Reporting to the Reliability Engineering & Projects Manager, this role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Inspection to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and lead reliability-driven capital projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving equipment failures, leading improvement initiatives, and supporting major turnarounds while making a direct impact on plant performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Serve as the site’s mechanical reliability resource for rotating and fixed equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures, perform root cause analyses (RCFA), and develop long-term corrective actions.
  • Support and improve the plant’s Mechanical Integrity and Reliability programs.
  • Develop repair strategies, maintenance plans, and equipment specifications.
  • Lead reliability improvement projects from scope development through execution, including managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and commissioning activities.
  • Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations and Maintenance while mentoring maintenance personnel on reliability best practices.
  • Support planning and execution of plant turnarounds and outages.
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, and ensure compliance with API, ASME, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable industry standards.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of reliability, maintenance, or mechanical engineering experience within a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of rotating and fixed equipment reliability.
  • Experience with RCFA, mechanical integrity programs, maintenance planning, and MOC.
  • Working knowledge of API, ASME, and other applicable engineering standards.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred

  • Experience managing capital or reliability improvement projects.
  • Turnaround planning and execution experience.
  • Knowledge of predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
  • Experience within specialty chemicals or refining environments.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

  • Join a global manufacturer recognized for operational excellence.
  • Lead high-impact reliability and capital improvement projects.
  • Play a key role in improving plant performance, reliability, and asset utilization.
  • Collaborative team environment with excellent long-term career growth and competitive compensation.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.