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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Reliability Engineer - **Company:** PATRICK HAROLD SCOTT - **Location:** Varnado, LA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Integrity, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, SAP Plant Maintenance - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=10dceae6235a61d8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline. * 3+ years of reliability, maintenance or plant engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring. * Experience with Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, RCM and continuous improvement methodologies. * Working knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance data analysis. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn equipment and maintenance data into practical improvements. * Experience within a heavy manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. * CRE or CMRP certification is beneficial but not essential. Keywords: Reliability Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Plant Reliability, Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, PdM, PM, Condition Monitoring, Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, Thermography, Root Cause Analysis, RCA, FMEA, RCM, CMMS, CMRP, CRE, Manufacturing, Heavy Manufacturing ## Description Are you a Reliability Engineer with experience improving equipment performance, reducing downtime and developing proactive maintenance programs within a manufacturing environment?, We're seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to support a large-scale manufacturing operation near Varnado, LA. You'll work across maintenance, engineering and operations to improve asset performance, strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and move the facility towards a more proactive reliability culture. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll use equipment data, condition monitoring and structured problem-solving to identify recurring issues and deliver measurable improvements in uptime, maintenance cost and equipment life. Ready to take ownership of reliability improvement across a complex manufacturing operation?, * Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies across critical production equipment. * Use vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, inspections and other condition-monitoring techniques to identify developing equipment issues. * Analyze equipment history, downtime trends and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities. * Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured failure investigations for recurring or high-impact equipment problems. * Apply reliability tools including FMEA and RCM to improve equipment performance and maintenance effectiveness. * Support CMMS development, asset data integrity, maintenance planning and effective use of equipment history. * Partner with maintenance, operations and engineering teams to implement equipment modifications and reliability improvements. * Work with equipment manufacturers, suppliers and technical vendors to resolve performance and component reliability issues. * Support the development of maintenance and operations teams through reliability training and knowledge sharing. ## Related Videos - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)