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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Phillips 66
- **Location:** Houston, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,300.0 - $195,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, SAP ERP, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/03caef2e-7bf4-46a4-81a6-c1fb4119b326

## About the Role

The Reliability Engineer ensures critical assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. You'll combine hands-on problem-solving with strategic thinking to improve equipment performance and support long-term reliability goals. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex systems, collaborate across disciplines, and make a tangible impact on the refinery's operational success., * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.

 * 3 or more years of relevant working experience in reliability, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, mechanical, maintenance, or a similar engineering role.
 * Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to comply with the following, * 8 or more years of relevant working experience in reliability, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, mechanical, maintenance, or a similar engineering role in a refinery.
 * Extensive experience with vibration analysis, CAT I or CAT II certification is a plus.
 * Experience using SAP or other CMMS

## Description

* Deliver technical expertise to support and enhance the reliability of various equipment at the refinery.
 * Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
 * Assess equipment criticality and develop asset strategies to improve reliability and operational performance.
 * Monitor key reliability indicators, analyze data, and implement solutions to reduce downtime and increase availability.
 * Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.
 * Communicate reliability concerns and share solutions across teams to support improvement initiatives.
 * Provide cost estimates and oversee reliability projects from conception through commissioning.
 * Ensure compliance with management of change processes and support turnaround activities when needed.
 * Respond to unexpected emergencies and after-hour callouts as required.
 * Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices., + Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
 + Transport articles up to 50 pounds
 + Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet
 + Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions.
 + Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.
 + Maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal. (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
 * Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).


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