Reliability Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing (Onsite)

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 implemented.
• Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the mechanical integrity program by investigating equipment problems and eliminating recurrence.
• Review and optimize preventive maintenance plans and implement predictive maintenance programs.
• Assist in design, procurement, and installation of new equipment and develop SOPs.
• Collaborate with capital project managers and finance to create and manage assets in the maintenance management system.

Required profile

• Experience in reliability engineering within a chemical or manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use statistical techniques for process improvement.
• Proven ability to lead RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Required skills

• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Statistical analysis techniques

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a leading global specialty chemicals company.
• Fully onsite role with access to modern plant facilities.
• Professional development in reliability and maintenance engineering.