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Reliability Lubrication Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

We are expanding our technical services division and are looking for a motivated, solutions‑driven Reliability Lubrication Specialist to support our customers in the United States, with a primary focus on the Gulf Coast – South Region. This role will provide technical support to improve client lubrication reliability programs and industrial equipment performance in the industrial, marine, and offshore sectors.

If you enjoy solving complex industrial equipment problems, partnering with customers to provide effective solutions, and making equipment more reliable and efficient, while earning a highly competitive salary, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Collaborate closely with industrial reliability teams, technicians, and maintenance personnel to perform root cause analysis and resolve equipment issues.
• Evaluate lubrication applications and diagnose operational challenges related to rotating equipment.
• Interpret and make recommendations based on client oil analysis results to enhance equipment life and performance.
• Recommend corrective actions such as filtration, dehydration, flushing, contamination control improvements, lubricant changes, and PM modifications.
• Recommend improvements to sampling practices, lubricant storage, handling, and transfer procedures.

 Customer Engagement & Communication

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor—providing clear, professionally written documentation and verbal communication to customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Present technical and commercial information to stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and improvement opportunities.
• Escalate critical findings which require immediate customer attention.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive technical support and thorough explanations of findings.
• Participate in customer reliability reviews, program evaluations, and technical discussions.

 General Responsibilities

• Manage internal business expenses and communicate financial information clearly.
• Devise practical solutions to equipment and lubrication challenges.
• Complete additional tasks to support team and customer success, as needed.
• Participate in technical training, certification programs, and continuing education.

 Education & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Reliability, Lubrication, or related technical field preferred.
• 2-5+ years of experience with Industrial Lubrication, rotating equipment (pumps, gearboxes, compressors, etc.) and/or Industrial reliability/maintenance environments (preferred).
• Experience with lubrication best practices in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance practices (vibration, oil analysis, thermography, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of general industrial rotating machinery maintenance preferred.

 Certifications

• Required: Ability to acquire ICML MLT I (Machinery Lubrication Technician), MLA 1 (Machinery Lubrication Analyst), or higher.

 Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to interpret technical data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible schedule with availability for occasional weekend work.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to OSHA standards.

 Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain plant safety clearances and entry requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (preferred).
• Valid TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain compliant with random or periodic screenings, as required.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 40 lbs. and work in field environments requiring walking, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is an office-based role. However, there may occasionally be field tasks that require walking, climbing, crouching, and/or handling tools and equipment. Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus in changing light conditions.

Selection Process

Candidates may be evaluated through application review, education and experience assessment, interviews, and reference checks.

This job description provides a general overview of responsibilities and is subject to change based on business needs.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.