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Reliability Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

ORAU is conducting the search on behalf of Type One Energy for a permanent, fulltime Senior Reliability Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee. Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: Highly Competitive Plus ...

Overview ORAU is conducting the search on behalf of Type One Energy for a permanent, fulltime Senior Reliability Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee. Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: Highly Competitive ...

Service Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

As a Service Reliability Engineer, you won't just be supporting systems; you'll be ensuring the ... Incident Management & Collaboration Participate in an on-call rotation to troubleshoot and mitigate ...

Overview ORAU is conducting the search on behalf of Type One Energy for a permanent, full-time Senior Reliability Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee. Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: Highly Competitive ...

Site Reliability Engineer II

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Kastle Systems is the leader in managed security, with a track record of introducing innovative ... Site Reliability Engineer II The SRE II sits at the intersection of software engineering and ...

Lead Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Incident Management and Problem Resolution * Provide technical leadership during complex, high ... Balance reliability, security, delivery speed, cost, and business priorities when recommending ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Experience with infrastructure-as-code or configuration-management tools. * Production support, incident response, or SRE operational experience. * Knowledge of monitoring, alerting, centralized ...

Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Designs and architects infrastructure and service to ensure reliability and functionality ... Experience managing complex or high-risk production changes. Troubleshooting and Operational ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Experience with ticketing, incident-management, or change-management systems. * Strong ... Experience with incident response, root-cause analysis, and SRE operational practices. * Knowledge ...

Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Designs and architects infrastructure and service to ensure reliability and functionality ... Experience managing complex or high-risk production changes. Troubleshooting and Operational ...

Site Reliability Engineer 2

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Experience with ticketing, incident-management, or change-management systems. * Strong ... Experience with incident response, root-cause analysis, and SRE operational practices. * Knowledge ...

Site Reliability Engineer 2

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Experience with ticketing, incident-management, or change-management systems. * Strong ... Experience with incident response, root-cause analysis, and SRE operational practices. * Knowledge ...

Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

The Principal Site Reliability Engineer will work across Windows, Linux, Oracle Cloud ... Experience managing complex or high-risk production changes. Troubleshooting and Operational ...

Systems Engineer - SRE Enablement

Memphis, TN · On-site

$55.50 - $73.75/hr

Participate in the incident management process, including post-mortem analysis, to continuously strengthen systemic reliability. * Run SRE training programs and reliability workshops for engineering ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$50.75 - $67.50/hr

Experience managing Linux/UNIX operating systems in a heterogeneous environment. * Solid ... to SRE/systems engineering. * An understanding of code review and familiarity with tools like ...

Systems Engineer - SRE Enablement

Memphis, TN

$55.25 - $73.50/hr

Participate in the incident management process, including post-mortem analysis, to continuously strengthen systemic reliability. * Run SRE training programs and reliability workshops for engineering ...

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How much do reliability manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability manager in Tennessee is $106,634.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,800.00 and $127,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a reliability manager do?

A Reliability Manager is responsible for ensuring that equipment, processes, and systems operate efficiently and consistently to minimize downtime and maximize performance. They develop and implement reliability strategies, conduct root cause analyses, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Their role involves working closely with maintenance teams, engineers, and production staff to improve asset reliability and extend equipment lifespan. Additionally, they analyze failure data, recommend improvements, and help optimize operational costs through reliability-centered maintenance practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a reliability manager?

A Reliability Manager needs strong analytical skills, a solid background in engineering or maintenance, and experience with reliability-centered maintenance methodologies. Familiarity with tools like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are often required. Leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills help ensure equipment uptime, optimize maintenance processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

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Infographic showing various Reliability Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,634 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

Austin Powder

Midway, TN • On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Austin Powder rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.
Overview
The Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing reliability programs that enhance equipment performance, ensure employee safety, and safeguard environmental compliance. This role focuses on maximizing facility up-time, improving product quality, and driving cost efficiency. The Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Work with the Maintenance, Technical and Operations to establish, track, and achieve equipment reliability goals and objectives for the facility.
  • Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to ensure overall employee safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and monitor predictive and preventative maintenance activities - oil analysis, vibration analysis, and infrared thermography.
  • Provide daily technical support to craftsmen, supervisors and other engineers to resolve equipment design, maintenance and operating issues for immediate and long-term solutions.
  • Assist in planning and execution of turnaround activities.
  • Provide technical input to determine priority and scope of equipment repairs.
  • Lead root cause failure investigations for mechanical related incidents.
  • Review engineering projects to ensure compliance with plant and corporate standards, and other applicable industry standards.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining plant mechanical engineering & safety standards.
  • Complete engineering design and documentation for small plant improvement and modification projects.
  • Develop and manage reliability projects for plant mechanical systems.
  • Review supplier data and witness shop tests.
  • Assume site On Call Manager responsibilities occasionally.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Project & budget management experience preferred.
  • This is a safety sensitive position which requires employees to disclose the use of any prescription medication that may affect his or her ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Skills and Knowledge
  • Understanding of compressor control systems.
  • Mechanics of turbines, axial compressors, reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps and diaphragm pumps.
  • Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and a good understanding of general process control.
  • Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Possesses complex problem solving, critical thinking, strong mathematics skills, systems evaluation, and operation analysis.
  • Experienced in RCFA, RCM, or equivalent methodology.
  • Competent computer knowledge - CMMS, Excel, Word, analysis software, etc.

Work Environment
US Nitrogen, LLC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position will be exposed to all elements of the weather on the plant site.
Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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