Sr. Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Senior or Director-Level Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to join a world-class specialty chemical production facility located in the Luling, Louisiana area. This is a direct-hire leadership role responsible for driving long-term asset reliability, mechanical integrity, and equipment performance for a state-of-the-art operation producing critical materials for electric vehicle batteries and semiconductor applications.

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This is an opportunity to shape the reliability culture of a new, high-spec greenfield facility. The right candidate will bring strategic insight and hands-on leadership in mechanical systems—particularly rotating equipment, inspection programs, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as technical authority for rotating equipment, mechanical integrity, and long-term reliability strategy

Design and implement plant-wide asset management programs for critical equipment systems

Lead all aspects of mechanical inspection, including planning, analysis, compliance (API, ASME, etc.), and reporting

Coordinate capital and maintenance projects in partnership with operations, engineering, and third-party vendors

Lead failure investigations and root cause analysis; develop mitigation strategies for long-term performance

Define and approve standards for preventive and predictive maintenance, mechanical design, and repair procedures

Interface with EPCs, OEMs, and global stakeholders to ensure robust and efficient mechanical systems from commissioning onward

Contribute to long-term planning and budgeting for maintenance and mechanical upgrades

Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field); advanced degree a plus

20+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, high-purity process industries, or EPCs supporting operating assets

Proven expertise with rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, blowers, gearboxes, mechanical seals

In-depth knowledge of mechanical codes and standards, including ASME, API, and relevant inspection protocols

Experience implementing and managing asset reliability programs and CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

Strong background in specialty chemicals, methanol, hydrogen, pharmaceuticals, or high-alloy process environments

Refining-only experience is not a match for this position

Must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater New Orleans area

This is a high-impact technical leadership role with visibility across operations, engineering, and global stakeholders. If you are a senior-level mechanical professional ready to influence the future of a growing, innovation-driven manufacturing site—we'd love to hear from you.