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Maintenance Reliability Engineering Director Jobs

This role focuses on improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting engineering-based maintenance strategies within an industrial environment. Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

This role focuses on improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting engineering-based maintenance strategies within an industrial environment. Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

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How much do maintenance reliability engineering director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for maintenance reliability engineering director in the United States is $74,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Maintenance Reliability Engineering Director vs Maintenance Reliability Engineer?

AspectMaintenance Reliability Engineering DirectorMaintenance Reliability Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications like CMRT or CRLUsually holds a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like CMRT beneficial
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing teams, strategic planning, and cross-department collaborationHands-on technical work, equipment analysis, and maintenance planning
Industry UsageUsed in large industrial, manufacturing, and energy companies for strategic reliability managementCommon in maintenance teams for equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvements

The Maintenance Reliability Engineering Director focuses on strategic leadership, overseeing reliability programs and teams, while the Maintenance Reliability Engineer handles technical analysis and implementation at the operational level. Both roles require relevant certifications and industry experience but differ mainly in scope and responsibility.

Infographic showing various Maintenance Reliability Engineering Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,997 per year, or $36.1 per hour.
Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Lubrizol Corporation

Louisville, KY • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Lubrizol rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 89 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description


Shape the Future with Us.
At Lubrizol, we're bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.
 
As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

 

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Site Maintenance & Reliability Leader, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving the development and implementation of a comprehensive Maintenance / Reliability / Turnaround Strategy including functional goals and a financial plan by using the full breadth of maintenance, reliability, and turnaround work processes, best practices, tools, and effective leveraging of resources. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:  

  • Lead all maintenance and reliability resources within the plant. 
  • Develop the annual and 3-year maintenance budget plans consistent with the maintenance / reliability strategy and objectives including the next two turnaround cycles for investment. 
  • Meet annual goals, objectives, and KPI improvements, including maintenance & turnaround costs and asset reliability. 
  • Lead and Manage maintenance and reliability personnel in the goal setting processes. 
  • Set and maintain clear roles, competencies and experience necessary to support process elements for maintenance with organizational integration to Reliability Operations, EH&S, etc. 
  • Drive a culture that everyone has a role in reliability and maintenance improvement.
  • Accountable for the safety, productivity, quality and overall effectiveness of the maintenance and reliability workforce. 
  • Promotes environment that allows team and individual empowerment to grow and flourish.
  • Model expected behaviors for an empowered organization. 
  • Ensure the maintenance and reliability discipline and standards are in place to produce quality products and meet customer needs. 
  • Provide administrative leadership to plant personnel on role expectations, compensation and personal development. 
  • Champions use of Management of Change (MOC) process for changes, modifications, deletions to equipment, materials, parts, and related maintenance and reliability.

 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical or related discipline) from an ABET accredited program. 
  • 5+ years  leadership experience leading/managing cross-functional teams 
  • Experience within a chemical plant in an engineering, maintenance, or reliability engineering role. 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience as a champion for change. 
  • Detailed knowledge of maintenance work process (planning, scheduling, logistics, etc.) 
  • Detailed knowledge of reliability strategies and work processes. 

 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

  • Advanced degree in Engineering 
  • Broad based experience in a variety of chemical plant organizational areas( Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, etc)
  • Successful completion of a leadership development training program 
  • Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification.  
  • Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) 
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) 

#LI-LT1   #LBUZ

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions-from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems -are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world's toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world-brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let's build the future together.


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About Lubrizol

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wickliffe, OH, US

Year founded

1928

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