Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

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EngineeringReliability Engineer

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Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Location: Petersburg, VirginiaJob Type: Direct HirePay: Starting at $85,

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EngineeringReliability Engineer

Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $85,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)

About the Role

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We are seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Engineer who enjoys solving equipment problems, working directly on the production floor, and collaborating with maintenance teams to improve reliability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical background who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside technicians.

If you have experience maintaining heavy industrial equipment and enjoy troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, we'd like to hear from you.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on your first day)

Prescription Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)

401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%

Annual Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Life and Accidental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development & Training Programs

Collaborative and growth-focused work environment

Develop and improve reliability and predictive maintenance programs for critical manufacturing equipment

Analyze equipment failures using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Utilize condition monitoring methods such as vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis

Partner with maintenance and operations teams to optimize preventive maintenance strategies

Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance efficiency

Track and report key maintenance and reliability performance metrics

Support major equipment repairs, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects

Work with equipment vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues

Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance personnel

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline

At least 3 years of maintenance reliability experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment

At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience

Strong understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance practices

Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Working knowledge of reliability methodologies including RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and TPM

Ability to analyze equipment performance data and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems

Familiarity with OSHA and ASTM standards

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Willingness to work in the field and support technicians with hands-on troubleshooting and repairs

Reliability certification such as CMRP or CRE

Experience with heavy manufacturing or metal processing equipment

Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement principles

We're looking for an engineer with a strong maintenance background who enjoys working on equipment as much as analyzing it. The right person is practical, mechanically inclined, and comfortable getting onto the plant floor to diagnose issues, support technicians, and drive long-term reliability improvements.

If you're a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping industrial equipment running at its best, we encourage you to apply.