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Fixed Equipment Reliability EngineerSkip to main content#Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer page is loaded## Fixed Equipment Reliability EngineerApplylocations: LaPorte, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 27, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR\_0001003**Company:**Soarnol**Job Description:**# Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer**La Porte, TX | Mitsubishi Chemical America – Soarnol Division**### Engineer the Reliability Behind World-Class Chemical ManufacturingAre you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges and preventing failures before they happen? Join Mitsubishi Chemical America's Soarnol Division, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, integrity, and long-term performance of fixed equipment that supports our specialty polymer manufacturing operations.In this role, you'll partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve asset reliability, lead equipment improvements, and help maintain the highest standards of safety and mechanical integrity in a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.## What You'll DoAs our Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer, you will:* Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvements for fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, heat exchangers, and valves.* Serve as the site's mechanical subject matter expert, providing technical guidance for complex equipment issues.* Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure mechanical designs meet engineering and regulatory standards.* Partner with Engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.* Perform root cause failure analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions.* Improve maintenance strategies using reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), FMEA, and asset criticality methodologies.* Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), safety investigations, and mechanical integrity initiatives.* Develop engineering documentation, procedures, equipment specifications, and technical standards.* Provide occasional after-hours technical support as part of the engineering on-call rotation.## What You BringWe're looking for an engineer who enjoys working in the field, collaborating across departments, and solving challenging mechanical reliability problems.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.* 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or related process manufacturing environment.* Experience with fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, valves, and other stationary equipment.* Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and mechanical integrity programs.* Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.* Must have familiarity with the following API standards: + API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection + API 570 – Process Piping Inspection + API 653 – Tank Inspection + API 576 – Pressure Relief Device Inspection* Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).* Experience with FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Asset Criticality assessments.## Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical America?At Mitsubishi Chemical America, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the reliability of critical manufacturing assets while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.You'll enjoy:* Challenging, technically rewarding work* Opportunities to lead reliability improvements and capital projects* Exposure to advanced chemical manufacturing processes* A collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits* Career growth within a global manufacturing organizationIf you're passionate about equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.The salary range for this position is $130,000–$140,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may also be subject to geographic adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the posted location.### WelcomeThank you for your interest in working on our team!### About UsAt the MCC Group, our Purpose is to lead with innovative solutions to achieve KAITEKI, the well-being of people and the planet. Based on integrity and respect for others, we continuously engage in diverse co-creation and bold challenges, building trust with stakeholders while addressing social issues.Shall we explore new possibilities with us by promoting value creation on a global scale and connecting a better future to the next generation? #J-18808-Ljbffr