Reliability (Mechanical) Engineer

Reliability (Mechanical) Engineer

Chester, PA 19013

Posted: 04/16/2026

Job Category: Engineer

Job Number: 55844079

Pay Rate: $90-100 / hour

Job Description

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alicia Paslawsky