Reliability Engineer - Fixed
Chevron Phillips Chemical · Sweeny, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Chevron Phillips Chemical (chemicals) in Sweeny, TX. You will champion the Mechanical Integrity program, working tirelessly to optimize equipment reliability and availability.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $122k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 94 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 93 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $122k–$135k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 54%
- SAP 23%
- Team leadership 21%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Implements corporate Mechanical Integrity program at the site.
- ◆Collects and analyzes reliability metrics to identify bad actors.
- ◆Participates in the development, design and installation of predictive maintenance programs and technology applications to identify and eliminate defects.
- ◆Coordinates with site stakeholders to establish and maintain the proper stocking levels of parts and equipment required to provide maximum equipment uptime at the lowest possible costs.
- ◆Executes the identification and elimination of bad actors and the optimization of equipment availability.
- ◆Monitors field inoperable equipment logs for remediation needs.
- ◆Assesses and adjusts specific equipment tolerances and specifications.
- ◆Participates in equipment failure investigations and cause analysis and implement action items to prevent recurrence using Cause Analysis tools.
- ◆Plans and coordinates projects from inception to completion ensuring efficient implementation, timely completion, and compliance to budget. Contributes on larger capital projects (CAPEX).
- ◆Contributes to site efforts to implement Process Safety Management elements at the site.
- ◆Special assignments
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a refinery or chemical plant
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓BS in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering or closely related technology field
- ✓Must be a self-starter, have the ability to multi-task, and have good organizational skills
- ✓Ability to interact well with others and across different work groups
- ✓Previous experience utilizing ASME B31.3/Section VIII Div. 1 and API 579 code applications
Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.
To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
Travel
Requirements
Up to 10%
Eligibility for Relocation: Yes
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
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Introduction
Join CPChem Olefins in the Manufacturing & Projects division at our Sweeny location as a Reliability Engineer - Fixed . This role is integral to our Technical team, where engineering excellence drives our operational success. As a Reliability Engineer specializing in fixed equipment, you will champion the Mechanical Integrity program, working tirelessly to optimize equipment reliability and availability. Your contributions will help us sustain safe, efficient, and cost-effective chemical processing operations.
We're seeking a professional with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in refinery or chemical plant engineering settings. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that blend advanced predictive maintenance strategies with practical implementation, directly impacting plant uptime and safety. If you are passionate about engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and environmental stewardship, you'll find a challenging and rewarding environment here.
