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Reliability Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc
401(k)
United States, Louisiana, Westlake
3150 Pete Manena Road (Show on map)
Jul 25, 2025

As the Reliability Engineer, you will enhance the reliability and performance of fixed and rotating equipment critical to our operations. You will analyze equipment failures, develop preventive maintenance strategies, and implement reliability improvements to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency.

You will be onsite in Lake Charles, LA and report to Associate Maintenance Manager . Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures for fixed (e.g., tanks, pressure vessels, piping) and rotating (e.g., pumps, compressors, motors) equipment, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

* Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned outages.

* Monitor equipment performance using condition monitoring tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing, and provide data-driven recommendations for improvements.

* Analyze equipment histories, failure modes, and operational data to optimize maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory management.

* Lead reliability improvement projects, including equipment upgrades, redesigns, and the integration of new technologies to enhance plant reliability.

* Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel on best practices for equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability.

* Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track work orders, maintenance activities, and reliability metrics.

* Ensure all reliability activities align with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies in handling abrasive materials.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.

* 2+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a related field within an industrial setting

* Demonstrated knowledge of fixed and rotating equipment reliability principles, including failure analysis and preventive maintenance techniques.

* Proficiency in reliability tools and software, such as vibration analysis equipment, RCA methodologies (e.g., FMEA, 5-Why), and CMMS systems.

Gamele de salarii i de beneficii ale PPG pot varia in funcie de locaie, ceea ce ne permite s compensm angajaii in mod competitiv pe diferite piee geografice. PPG ia in considerare mai muli factori in luarea deciziilor de compensare, inclusiv, dar fr a se limita la, seturi de abiliti, experien i formare, calificri i educaie, licene i certificri, i alte nevoi organizaionale. Se pot aplica i alte stimulente.

Programele noastre de beneficii pentru angajai sunt concepute pentru a contribui la sntatea i bunstarea angajailor notri. Orice acoperiri i beneficii ale asigurrii vor fi in conformitate cu termenii i condiiile planurilor aplicabile i cu documentele aferente planului de guvernare.


About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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