Mechanical Engineer, Reliability

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Mechanical reliability engineer optimizing industrial assets and investigating equipment failures for Hargrove. Improving site availability through maintenance strategies, risk analysis, and continuous improvement.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeMobile • Alabama, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, focusing on asset management strategies, root cause analysis, and the application of maintenance best practices. Proficient in utilizing condition monitoring technologies and conducting failure investigations to enhance operational efficiency.

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Reliability EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisCondition Monitoring TechnologiesCertified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)Process Safety Management

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Hard Skills

Asset ManagementRisk ManagementLife Cycle Asset ManagementFMEA MethodsAnalytical TechniquesPrecision RepairMaintenance Best PracticesTechnical GuidanceFinancial Data InterpretationOutage Work Order Prioritization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-Solving AbilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering RegistrationCertified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)

Industry Keywords

MaintenanceReliabilityIndustrial ExperienceOperational EfficiencyEquipment Failure InvestigationRoot Cause Analysis5-Why AnalysisRisk-Based StrategiesSite ProceduresBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and optimize asset strategies through loss elimination, risk management, and life cycle asset management
Facilitate root cause analysis of plant or business operations failures
Prioritize outage work orders based on risk and criticality
Work with the client’s reliability team to improve operational efficiency and asset availability
Serve as a subject matter expert in Reliability
Drive adoption of Maintenance & Reliability Best Practices
Design or modify asset care strategies and procedures using Risk-based, RCM, and FMEA methods
Collaborate with technical resources to solve chronic equipment problems
Lead equipment failure investigations using root cause analysis, 5-Why, and other analytic techniques
Provide technical guidance to production, technical, and engineering teams
Guide maintenance personnel in precision repair, maintenance, and equipment installation
Analyze equipment option costs and benefits to meet reliability objectives
Create or modify site procedures to reflect current industry best practices
Travel between sites, including sites in Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required
5 or more years of relevant industrial experience in reliability engineering
Practical knowledge of current maintenance and reliability best practices required
Knowledge of condition monitoring technologies required
Strong maintenance, reliability, or engineering background preferred
Professional Engineering registration highly preferred
Process Safety Management experience preferred
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret financial and nonfinancial data and articulate economic impacts
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Ability to walk reasonable distances, including on uneven ground or catwalks, and ascend stairs
Ability to climb ladders and navigate industrial/manufacturing settings
Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, crawl, maneuver in confined spaces, and reach with both arms
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
100% Teammate-owned company
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible Teammates