Sr. Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

Hiring: Sr. Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 per year + 12% Bonus

Location: Pensacola, FL, USA

Work Model: On-Site

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Experience Required: 10–20 Years in Mechanical Engineering & Reliability

About the Role

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Sr. Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer for our client. This role is responsible for ensuring maximum mechanical asset availability, driving performance improvements, and reducing production risks. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader in reliability engineering, capital forecasting, and maintenance strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Engineering & Equipment Optimization

️ Ensure 100% availability of mechanical assets to meet production goals

️ Lead failure analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance strategies for rotating & stationary equipment

️ Implement proactive reliability solutions, including predictive maintenance & condition monitoring

️ Design & execute equipment upgrades, replacements, and overhauls to improve reliability

Performance & Process Improvement

️ Drive zero unplanned downtime by implementing reliability best practices

️ Utilize Six Sigma tools to improve maintenance, reliability, and production performance

️ Document and analyze equipment failure history and OEE data using SAP

️ Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and repair vs. replacement evaluations

Leadership & Technical Support

️ Lead a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations

️ Provide technical expertise on reliability best practices and cost-saving initiatives

️ Support maintenance technician training & development

️ Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and optimize asset care plans

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Skills

️ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required

️ Strong problem-solving, leadership, and time management skills

️ Experience with Fathom, Compress, Aspen, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office

️ Knowledge of Mechanical Integrity (MI) and Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance

Experience & Certifications

️ 10+ years of experience in mechanical reliability within chemical, plastics, or refining industries

️ Expertise in rotating & fixed equipment troubleshooting and specification

️ Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

️ Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE) license, CMRP, Vibration Analysis Level 1, API Certifications

Why This Opportunity?

Competitive Salary + 12% Bonus & Strong Career Growth

️ High-Profile Role in a Leading Specialty Chemical Company

️ Work in Pensacola, FL – A Beachfront City & Home of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels

️ Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental, 401k, PTO)

️ Hands-on Leadership Role with Strong Impact on Operations

If you’re a skilled reliability engineer ready to take on a leadership role in a high-tech chemical facility, apply now!