Reliability Engineer

Clariant

  • Louisville, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job ID: 40212 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USAClariant is looking for a skilled Reliability Engineer to join our Catalysts business unit in Louisville, KY. This position is centered on enhancing equipment reliability through hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. You'll partner with maintenance teams to minimize downtime, develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Your work will directly support continuous improvement and plant efficiency. Clariant offers a competitive compensation package that includes a strong base salary, annual bonus, PTO, relocation assistance for eligible candidates, and more. If you're a maintenance-focused professional ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and advance your career with Clariant!Responsibilities
  • Conduct direct, on-site inspections and hands-on troubleshooting to promptly identify equipment issues and their root causes
  • Review equipment design, operation manuals, and maintenance history to fully understand asset performance and failure modes
  • Collaborate with vendors and technical experts to implement best practices and proven solutions for enhancing equipment reliability
  • Lead the implementation and continuous refinement of maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive programs, to maximize equipment availability
  • Update and maintain accurate maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and training materials to reflect improvements and lessons learned
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, mean time between failures, and maintenance costs
  • Coach and develop the technical skills of the maintenance team through hands-on mentoring, formal training, and knowledge sharing
  • Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, Clariant's ESHA standards, and internal policies
  • Support capital projects and reliability improvements by performing risk assessments, FMEAs, and criticality analyses to prioritize resources effectively
  • Provide engineering insights to influence equipment design and operational practices that align with long-term reliability and operational excellence goals
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, required
  • Minimum of 5 - 10 years in a maintenance and/or reliability engineering function within a manufacturing or process industry environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP Plant Maintenance (PM).
  • Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt certification is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
What´s in it for you?
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO time with a carry-over benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • EAP Program
  • Spending and Savings Accounts
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Online discount Mall
  • Auto/Home Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Plan
Mahogany McClurkin Talent Acquisition Partner mahogany.mcclurkin@clariant.comClariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive....Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
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