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About the Role

We are hiring a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to support a major petrochemical manufacturing facility in Port Neches, TX. This hands-on, plant-based role focuses on improving the reliability, performance, and mechanical integrity of rotating and fixed equipment across the site. You will work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to troubleshoot failures, lead root cause analyses, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

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What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot rotating and fixed equipment (pumps, compressors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, vessels) and lead RCA investigations
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans to increase uptime and reduce repeat failures
• Support condition monitoring programs (vibration analysis, thermal scanning, performance trending) and act on findings
• Use CMMS (preferably SAP) for planning, work orders, and equipment history reviews
• Assist with equipment modifications, repairs, installations, and plant turnarounds
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to prioritize reliability projects and execute corrective actions

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About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required
• 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance or reliability engineering experience — internships or co-ops considered for early-career candidates
• Hands-on experience with rotating and static equipment troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA), preventive and predictive maintenance methods
• Exposure to condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermal scanning, trend analysis)
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, ideally SAP, for work order and maintenance planning
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to develop technical expertise in a plant environment
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card and work 100% onsite in Port Neches, TX

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About the Confidential Client

Our confidential client is a global chemical manufacturer operating across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. They serve diverse markets including industrial, consumer, automotive, construction, and packaging. The organization emphasizes operational excellence, quality manufacturing standards, safety, and sustainability, and invests in continuous improvement and responsible manufacturing initiatives.

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What’s on offer?

This is a long-term W2 contract role. Payroll, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match are provided through the staffing arrangement while you work directly with the confidential client at their Port Neches facility.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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