Reliability Technical Authority

Reliability Technical Authority

Company : INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC

Location : Houston Area Operating Sites (Battleground Manufacturing Complex, Chocolate Bayou plant, Pipeline organization across Southeast Texas)

Job Grade : H37

Reports to : Engineering & Technology Manager and works closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, turnaround and capital project leadership teams.

Purpose of the Role

The Reliability & Machinery Technical Authority is INEOS O&P USA’s most senior expert and decision‑maker for rotating equipment and reliability engineering. The role defines and governs enterprise standards, reliability strategies and lifecycle care practices that protect the availability, performance and economic value of critical machinery across more than $15B in assets. The position is responsible for architecting, implementing and leading INEOS O&P USA’s first enterprise‑wide reliability program, influencing ~$175MM in annual maintenance & reliability spend and $25MM+ in lifecycle‑driven capital priorities.

Business Context

INEOS O&P USA operates large, complex and ageing assets with inconsistent reliability practices. The enterprise is shifting toward a unified Operations Management System and consistent engineering standards. The Reliability & Machinery Technical Authority sets the enterprise vision, aligns all sites on standards, and drives adoption of modern reliability tools and processes.

Key Accountabilities

Enterprise Reliability Strategy & Governance

Maintain reliability standards, lifecycle care strategies and machinery management processes

Exercise final decision authority on deviations from enterprise reliability expectations

Integrate reliability governance into engineering design, operations, TAR planning, maintenance strategies and end‑of‑life decisions

Lead enterprise deployment of Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM), predictive analytics and advanced monitoring programs

Govern RCM, CBM and lifecycle analysis programs, ensuring implementation and refresh based on operational learnings

Track site reliability performance (unplanned downtime, MTBF, chronic failures, CBM / PM compliance)

Influence capital allocation for reliability‑driven investments and ensure assets health metrics drive long‑term investment decisions

Coach site engineering and maintenance leaders on reliability decision‑making

Represent INEOS in industry forums, OEM advisory groups and technical committees

Shape enterprise strategy for engaging OEMs, repair shops and third‑party engineering resources

Provide technical direction ensuring consistency in service quality, repair standards and rebuild practices

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)

20+ years in reliability engineering, rotating equipment, maintenance or asset management in refining, petrochemical or large‑scale process industries

Demonstrated experience leading reliability program development or enterprise‑scale reliability improvement

Deep expertise in RCM, lifecycle management, failure mode analysis, CBM technologies and degradation mechanisms

Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across organizational boundaries

Recognized internally and ideally externally as a subject‑matter expert

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of compressors, pumps, turbines, extruders and auxiliary systems

Experience deploying predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis)

Expertise in asset criticality, preventive / predictive maintenance strategy and risk‑based scope selection

Ability to integrate reliability expectations into TAR planning and capital project development

Advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis capabilities, including OEM engagement

Knowledge of API, ASME, SMRP and OEM technical guidance

Proficiency with maintenance execution systems (e.g., SAP), BOM development and spares strategies

Behavioral Skills

Persistent, accountable and committed to resolving chronic reliability issues

Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical issues for non‑technical audiences

Influences effectively without formal authority and builds trust across functions

Challenges legacy practices when they conflict with long‑term reliability performance

Demonstrates strong judgment, humility, credibility and long‑term stewardship

Brings curiosity, external awareness and continuous improvement mindset to the role

Builds capability in others through coaching, clarity and structured follow‑up

Location & Reporting

Based in the Houston metropolitan area and embedded at operating sites, with a secondary presence at the corporate office in Marina View, League City. Hybrid work is supported in line with INEOS O&P USA policy.

Additional Information

Seniority Level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type : Full‑time

Job Function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Chemical Manufacturing

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