Job Details

Step into the engine room of a world-class operation. Weve got an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a client that has been in business for 125+ years supporting multiple industries, markets, and mission-critical operations. With planned acquisitions and an aggressive growth trajectory , this isnt just a job its a chance to shape the future of a top-tier operation.

If you're a hands-on problem-solver who thrives in high-performance environments like chemical, pulp/paper, or heavy industry , and youre fired up by data-driven reliability , this is your moment.

Why You Should Apply

Join a refinery operation with a rich history on the Texas Gulf coast

Drive critical Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs

Lead impactful projects that eliminate downtime and optimize asset performance

Work with a leadership team that listens, empowers, and supports innovation

Unlock career growth opportunities with future expansion already in motion

Great Cost of Living with no state income taxes i n the Victoria/Port Lavaca area.

This site is based in an established industrial hub with strong community values, affordable living, and a supportive work culture that believes in investing in its talent.

What You Bring

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or AS with additional experience

3+ years of experience with fixed and rotating equipment in a chemical or refining environment

Deep familiarity with pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, boilers, and tanks

Experience with vibration monitoring , predictive maintenance, and failure mode analysis

Proficiency with SAP or equivalent CMMS platforms

Strong technical communication skills from shop floor to leadership

Passion for safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Nice-to-Haves (but not required) :

API certifications (510, 570, etc.)

Experience in a legacy Dow or major petrochemical environment

Advanced education or professional certifications in reliability/maintenance

Solve equipment failures with smart, sustainable engineering solutions

Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to stamp out repeat issues

Implement best-in-class maintenance plans based on historical data + FMEA

Monitor and improve PM and PdM programs using tools like vibration analysis, oil sampling, and thermography

Partner with Ops, Capital Projects, and Maintenance Techs to optimize reliability

Use SAP (or other CMMS) to ensure maintenance integrity, part tracking, and job planning

Contribute to major events like the annual plant shutdown and new equipment commissioning

Mentor technicians and junior engineers with targeted technical training

Identify bad actors, reduce unnecessary maintenance, and drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) thinking

Assist in capital and reliability project execution by collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure appropriate communication between all groups.

Develop and update equipment strategies aimed at equipment reliability improvements.

Perform studies on equipment failures and present solution(s), in report format, to management.

Refines the preventive/predictive maintenance process in pursuit of optimization.

Support and modify equipment repair standards/procedures, material specifications, bill of materials, Duties