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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Lanxess Corporation
- **Location:** El Dorado, AR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Reliability Engineering
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=25df45f699796568

## About the Role

* B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
 * 5+ years of reliability or chemical manufacturing experience (less may be considered).
 * Strong knowledge of industrial fixed and rotating equipment.
 * Familiarity with API, ASME, and applicable industry standards.
 * Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

## Description

The Reliability Engineer leads and improves the site reliability program for fixed and rotating equipment. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for performance throughout their lifecycle. Serves as a subject matter expert for Mechanical Integrity (MI) and reliability standards. Key responsibilities include:

 * Own and enhance the site reliability and Mechanical Integrity (PSM) programs to meet safety, compliance, and performance targets.
 * Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, RAGAGEP).
 * Improve reliability and maintainability of equipment, utilities, and safety systems.
 * Develop and optimize Asset Maintenance Plans, including preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
 * Analyze asset performance metrics (OEE, utilization, remaining life) and CMMS data; lead root cause failure analyses.
 * Provide technical expertise in fixed and rotating equipment, metallurgy, vibration, lubrication, and failure mechanisms.
 * Support design, commissioning, and acceptance of new or modified installations to ensure reliability and lifecycle alignment.
 * Troubleshoot repetitive failures and support engineering solutions that improve capacity, quality, cost, and compliance.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and evaluate vendors to ensure reliability standards are met.


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