Reliability Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing (Onsite, Franklin, LA)

About the role

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join its Franklin, LA plant. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, availability, and performance in a carbon black manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to optimize plant performance, including volume, yield, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and ensure corrective actions are applied to eliminate repeat failures.
• Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the mechanical integrity program by investigating equipment problems and improving preventive maintenance plans.
• Implement predictive maintenance programs and monitor equipment condition to reduce downtime.
• Assist in design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and develop standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with capital project managers and finance to create and manage assets in the maintenance management system.
• Conduct end‑of‑life assessments and recommend equipment repairs or replacements.

Required profile

• Experience in reliability engineering or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to perform statistical analysis and root cause investigations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies that improve safety and reliability.
• Effective communication skills to provide advice, support problem resolution, and document findings.

Required skills

• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Predictive Maintenance techniques
• Statistical analysis methods
• Maintenance Management System (asset setup, PM scheduling, spare parts management)