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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Westlake Chemical
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Databases, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17436643?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17436643%2FReliability-Engineer-Louisiana-Plaquemine

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability work in the petrochemical industry. PE, CMRP, API 510 certifications a plus, but not required
 * Ability to use failure analysis technique (i.e. root cause analysis) to determine and correct equipment problems; significant experience with rotating and stationary equipment is required; knowledge of pumps, seals, shop processes, ASME code (Sec. VIII), corrosion, metallurgy, turbines, centrifugal compressors and fans, and lubrication is required; should also be familiar with OSHA's process safety management standard regarding mechanical integrity.
 * Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability
 * Strong work planning and organizational skills required
 * Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point; should also have a working knowledge of a CMMS database program.
 * Able to work independently and as a team player.

## Description

Provide technical assistance to the maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment throughout the plant., May include, but are not limited to, the following:

 * Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
 * Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
 * Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment.
 * Develop and improve maintenance procedures for repair of equipment.
 * Perform equipment failure analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
 * Follow equipment repair in shops to ensure timely and proper repair.
 * Work with other engineers to develop maintenance procedures for equipment repair.
 * Actively participate in process improvement programs such as Six Sigma, etc.
 * Other duties as assigned


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