Senior Reliability EngineerLocation: Geneseo, NY
Company: Arkema Inc.
Position OverviewArkema is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Senior Reliability Engineer to join our Geneseo, NY manufacturing facility. This role serves as the site technical expert for asset reliability, mechanical integrity, asset lifecycle management, and reliability analytics. The successful candidate will drive reliability strategies that improve equipment performance, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term asset sustainability.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and partnering across operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE teams to enhance plant performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesReliability Leadership & Asset Management- Develop and execute site reliability strategies and asset lifecycle plans.
- Improve equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle cost performance.
- Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA), FMEA, and bad actor elimination programs.
- Establish reliability KPIs and monitor asset health performance.
- Develop asset replacement strategies and support long-term capital planning.
- Optimize critical spare parts strategies and inventory management.
Mechanical Integrity- Lead the site's Mechanical Integrity program.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee inspection, testing, repair, and integrity assessment programs.
- Support audits, inspections, and equipment integrity investigations.
- Drive continuous improvement of fixed equipment reliability practices.
Reliability Analytics & Digital Systems- Lead predictive maintenance and condition monitoring initiatives.
- Develop and maintain reliability dashboards and performance reporting tools.
- Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends.
- Support SAP asset management and reliability data quality initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement emerging reliability technologies.
Operational Excellence & Process Safety- Support troubleshooting efforts and cross-functional reliability improvement projects.
- Provide reliability expertise for management of change (MOC), capital projects, and startups.
- Participate in process hazard analyses, incident investigations, and safety reviews.
- Promote best practices that improve safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, operations, or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, preventive and predictive maintenance, and asset lifecycle management.
- Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred- Chemical manufacturing experience.
- Professional certifications such as CMRP, API, or equivalent.
- Experience with SAP, Power BI, predictive maintenance technologies, and condition monitoring systems.
- Knowledge of API, ASME, and other applicable mechanical integrity standards.
Why Join Arkema?At Arkema, you'll work with a global leader in specialty materials committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. We offer opportunities for professional growth, challenging technical work, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on plant performance and reliability.
CompensationThe anticipated salary range for this position is
$96,500 - $127,900 annually plus 10% bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and skills.
Equal Opportunity EmployerArkema is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute to our success.
Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in
Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as
One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of 9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.
What are you made of?The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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