INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC ยท 1 day ago
Reliability Technical Authority
League City, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expINEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is a leading chemical company seeking a Reliability Technical Authority. This role is responsible for defining and governing enterprise standards and reliability strategies for critical machinery, influencing operational continuity and risk management across multiple manufacturing sites.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Own and maintain reliability standards, lifecycle care strategies, and machinery management processes
Exercise final decision authority on deviations from enterprise reliability expectations
Integrate reliability governance into engineering design, operations, TAR planning, maintenance strategies, and end-of-life decisions
Serve as the senior technical authority for all machinery reliability decisions
Define and lead the long-term enterprise reliability strategy and roadmap
Assess current reliability maturity, identify systemic gaps, and drive standardization across sites
Lead enterprise deployment of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), predictive analytics, and advanced monitoring programs
Establish common expectations for condition-based monitoring (vibration, oil analysis, thermography) and ensure consistent application
Govern RCM, CBM, and lifecycle analysis programs, ensuring recommendations are implemented and refreshed based on operational or TAR learnings
Ensure asset criticality, failure modes, and preventive task strategies align with lifecycle risk and business impact
Oversee integration of reliability considerations into TAR scope, capital planning, and maintenance strategies
Approve or challenge scope deferrals, including decisions that materially affect reliability or residual risk
Track site reliability performance, including unplanned downtime, MTBF, chronic failures, and CBM/PM compliance
Review TAR rotating equipment scope and assess residual risks associated with deferrals or omissions
Lead targeted performance improvement initiatives addressing systemic reliability issues
Ensure all major rotating assets and extruders have current, risk-informed lifecycle care strategies
Ensure TAR scopes reflect lifecycle care strategies and risk-based priority-setting
Influence capital allocation for reliability-driven investments ($25MM+ annually)
Ensure equipment health metrics drive long-term investment decisions
Provide authoritative input on machinery upgrades, rebuild/replacement decisions, and high-risk operational constraints
Define and maintain competency requirements for reliability and mechanical engineers across O&P USA
Lead a functional network of reliability specialists to ensure consistent execution and knowledge sharing
Coach site engineering and maintenance leaders on reliability decision-making
Validate competency of site engineering personnel prior to delegating machinery-related decision rights
Represent INEOS in industry forums, OEM advisory groups, and technical committees
Scan the external environment to identify new technologies, practices, and standards
Bring external learnings into INEOS and drive adoption where they deliver value
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with OEMs, repair shops, and specialist engineering firms
Shape the enterprise strategy for engaging OEMs, repair shops, and third-party engineering resources
Evaluate vendor capabilities and technical quality; support Procurement in vendor alignment efforts
Endorse new technologies, diagnostic tools, and engineering services before enterprise adoption
Provide technical direction that ensures consistency in service quality, repair standards, and rebuild practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
20+ years in reliability engineering, rotating equipment, maintenance, or asset management in refining, petrochemical, or large-scale process industries
Demonstrated experience leading reliability program development or enterprise-scale reliability improvement
Deep expertise in RCM, lifecycle management, failure mode analysis, CBM technologies, and degradation mechanisms
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across organizational boundaries
Recognized internally and ideally externally as a subject matter expert
Deep understanding of compressors, pumps, turbines, extruders, and auxiliary systems
Strong experience deploying and interpreting predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis)
Expertise in asset criticality, preventive/predictive maintenance strategy, and risk-based scope selection
Skilled in integrating reliability expectations into TAR planning and capital project development
Advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis capabilities, including OEM engagement
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (API, ASME, SMRP) and OEM technical guidance
Proficiency with maintenance execution systems (e.g., SAP), BOM development, and spares strategies
Persistent, accountable, and committed to resolving chronic reliability issues
Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical issues for non-technical audiences
Influences effectively without formal authority and builds trust across functions
Challenges legacy practices when they conflict with long-term reliability performance
Demonstrates strong judgment, humility, credibility, and long-term stewardship
Brings curiosity, external awareness, and continuous improvement mindset to the role
Builds capability in others through coaching, clarity, and structured follow-up
Preferred
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
Company
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC
INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products.
League City, Texas, US
1001-5000 employees
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