Senior Reliability Engineer – 24/7 Production Facility Pasadena, Texas

The role and impact
As a Senior Reliability Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance, reliability, and uptime of our equipment, facilities, and systems. Your primary focus will be on identifying and managing asset risks, developing and implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs, and creating robust maintenance strategies. By analyzing equipment performance data, you will drive initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime and optimize operational efficiency. Your work will directly support safe, cost-effective, and sustainable operations through data-driven decision-making and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will also lead the continuous improvement of asset maintenance strategies, support the integration of reliability standards in new projects, and ensure that our operations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Safety & Compliance
• Asset Management & Maintenance Strategy
• SAP Master Data Management
• Critical Equipment and Spares Management
• Data Analysis & Reliability Improvement
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Reliability Engineering & Design Support

What you’ll bring
You bring a strong foundation in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, complemented by hands-on experience in reliability or maintenance engineering. Your expertise includes developing and executing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Mechanical Integrity programs, ideally within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment. You are proficient in SAP (preferably S4 Hana) and Microsoft Office, and have a deep understanding of reliability principles, asset management, and industry standards such as API, ASME, and ASNT. Your technical skills span nondestructive testing methods, lubrication analysis, vibration monitoring, and statistical analysis techniques like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). You are an analytical thinker, an effective communicator, and a collaborative team player with a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in reliability or maintenance engineering.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Mechanical Integrity programs within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (S4 Hana preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of reliability principles, asset management, and maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, and ASNT.
• Experience with nondestructive testing methods (e.g., ultrasonic, radiography), lubrication analysis, vibration monitoring, and infrared thermography.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and failure mode identification techniques (e.g., FMEA, RCA).

Why join us

At Topsoe, we’re problem solvers. In every role, across every office, you’ll find people passionate about finding the right answers. For over 80 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, always focused on solving some of the world’s biggest challenges together. We believe great results start with collaboration and respect, where every idea is heard and can drive real change. You’ll join a team of dedicated experts, united by a commitment to perfecting our craft and delivering real impact. We don’t just promise change – we make it happen. And with your contributions, we’re shaping a more sustainable future with solutions that truly matter.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees and are committed to maintaining a safe work environment where everyone looks out for each other's health and safety.

Your new team

The Reliability Engineer is an integral part of the maintenance organization and reports to the Engineering Manager. Peers include engineers from Maintenance, Capital Projects, and Production, along with Production Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, and Schedulers.

How you can apply
If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your documents in English.

Application deadline:  Applications will be assessed on a running basis until the right candidate is found.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.

To headhunters: Thank you for your interest in our company. However, we would like to inform you that we have a dedicated internal team managing our recruitment process. We kindly request that you refrain from reaching out to us regarding potential candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

About us

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com. 

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