Here’s a clear and elevated rewrite of the job description for the Sr. Reliability Engineer role:

Senior Reliability Engineer – Mechanical Assets & Process UptimeLocation: Pensacola, Florida | High-Performance Specialty Chemicals

Position Overview:The Senior Reliability Engineer is a critical leader in ensuring that all mechanical assets within the assigned production unit consistently meet performance expectations. This role is focused on maximizing equipment availability, eliminating unplanned downtime, and delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective asset performance. The Sr. Reliability Engineer also plays a key role in supporting capital and maintenance projects, ensuring systems are designed with long-term reliability and maintainability in mind.

Targeted Outcomes:

• Drive mechanical equipment availability to 100% to support daily production targets

• Eliminate unplanned downtime through proactive asset management strategies

• Lead by example in safety, environmental compliance, and core values

• Implement sustainable solutions to improve reliability and equipment lifespan

• Deliver consistent product quality through documented asset care plans and continuous improvement

• Design and implement equipment upgrades and improvements using predictive maintenance, Six Sigma tools, and reliability engineering best practices

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across reliability and maintenance functions

• Drive and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies

• Identify technician training needs and improve maintenance procedures

• Lead cost reduction and risk mitigation initiatives through equipment analysis and system improvements

Operational Execution:

• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and restore equipment to meet production goals

• Support repairs and overhauls of rotating and stationary mechanical assets

• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions

• Develop maintenance plans, job procedures, and repair documentation

• Utilize SAP and OEE systems to track failure history, costs, and asset performance

• Manage equipment lifecycle planning including replacement projects, upgrades, and standardization

• Coordinate predictive maintenance programs and follow-up actions from condition monitoring

Team Structure:

• Reports to: Mechanical Reliability Manager

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience

• Background in chemical, plastics, or refining industries preferred

• Strong troubleshooting experience with rotating and fixed equipment

• Familiarity with modeling/design tools (e.g., Fathom, Compress, Aspen, SolidWorks)

• FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification required; PE preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Hands-on fieldwork mentality with excellent communication and time management skills

Preferred Certifications & Training:

• CMRP, API, Vibration Analysis Level 1

• Pump and Mechanical Seal training

• Knowledge of Mechanical Integrity (MI) requirements under PSM

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Based in beautiful Pensacola, Florida – coastal lifestyle + career growth

• High-impact leadership role with a Fortune-ranked chemical innovator

• Exposure to advanced reliability programs and capital projects

• Work with a company recognized for world-class performance and safety culture

• Home of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – a destination with both professional and lifestyle appeal

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