Reliability (mechanical) Engineer

Reliability Engineer (SME) | Chester, PA

$90–$100/hr, BOE | Benefits offered | PTO + Holiday Pay

Sirius Staffing is hiring a Reliability Engineer for a contract opportunity at a global specialty chemicals facility in Chester, PA. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground SME-level role driving reliability best practices, failure investigations, and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background in mechanical equipment and maintenance and is ready to make immediate improvements upon arrival.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the subject matter expert in Reliability and drive adoption of Maintenance & Reliability best practices
• Assess existing failure data and identify weak points to develop and execute immediate corrective action plans
• Develop, implement, and/or improve site Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs
• Design and modify asset care strategies using Risk-based, RCM, and FMEA methods
• Lead equipment failure investigations using root cause analysis, 5-Why, and other analytical techniques
• Identify failure modes across mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines
• Identify and document spare parts requirements to support asset reliability
• Develop and maintain equipment-specific maintenance plans aligned with reliability objectives
• Collaborate with technical resources to resolve chronic equipment problems
• Provide technical guidance to production, engineering, and maintenance teams in support of continuous improvement
• Guide maintenance personnel on precision repair, installation, and maintenance of equipment
• Analyze the cost/benefit of equipment options to meet reliability objectives
• Create and update site procedures to align with industry best practices

What You'll Need:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required; Chemical or Electrical Engineering candidates MUST have demonstrated mechanical equipment knowledge to be considered
• 5+ years of experience working in a Chemical Plant as a Reliability Engineer
• Strong technical background in mechanical equipment and maintenance is required
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance & reliability best practices and condition monitoring technologies
• Ability to translate assessment data and failure history into actionable maintenance strategies
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
• Ability to interpret financial and non-financial data and communicate the economic impact of decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills must interface with Manufacturing Directors, Plant Engineers, and Superintendents
• CMRP certification preferred

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.