Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Seadrift Coke L.P. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Graf Tech International. Graf Tech International is the leader in the graphite industry focused on maximizing customers' bottom lines and providing unparalleled service, while developing cutting‑edge technology that sets the standard in the steel industry. Graf Tech International has a challenging opportunity for:

The primary responsibility of the Reliability Engineer I and II is to enhance the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment and systems. These positions involve conducting reliability analyses, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and identifying failure modes to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency. The Reliability Engineer I and II collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute reliability improvement initiatives, ensuring that all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Reliability Engineer I role is an entry‑level position, supporting reliability initiatives and learning advanced maintenance techniques.

• Support and assist in mechanical integrity and asset integrity programs to enhance equipment reliability.
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods.
• Coordinate and assist with inspection activities using in‑house and outsourced resources to ensure compliance with PSM regulations.
• Review and participate in the PSV and PVSV regulatory inspections and recertifications.
• Manage and coordinate condition monitoring activities and relay findings to the maintenance team to enhance predictive maintenance efforts.
• Gather and examine basic reliability data from field studies or databases and correlate the data for analysis using well‑defined engineering techniques, principles, and procedures to improve equipment performance, reliability, and throughput.
• Support FMEA and failure mode analysis to identify equipment failures and prevent future occurrences.
• Apply engineering principles to assist root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and evaluate equipment performance and reliability.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, programs, and services to enhance the mechanical integrity program.
• Write periodic reports or oral presentations to management and customers on specific reliability‑focused programs.
• Contribute to the plant safety program.
• Involvement in the site’s bi‑annual PSM and VPP audit for Mechanical Integrity and asset integrity criteria.
• Ensure that HS&EP policies affecting the department are followed and maintained.
• Contribute to the accounting and management of the Annual Maintenance budget based on the Inspection and Reliability activities.
• Comply with and facilitate all change management processes in the department.

Reliability Engineer II role builds upon these foundations with greater responsibility, leading reliability improvement projects and providing technical guidance to teams.

• Manage and provide technical support in project development, scope identification, QA/QC, installation, commissioning, start‑up and work activities on equipment upgrades, repairs, and new installations.
• Conduct corrosion analysis modeling of the gathered data and calculate date of retirement of all PSM regulated equipment on site.
• Lead complex reliability improvement projects and initiatives.
• Develop and optimize predictive maintenance strategies using advanced analytical tools.
• Lead in engineering principles to manage root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and evaluate equipment performance and reliability for improvement.
• Perform detailed failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to mitigate potential risks.
• Provide technical expertise in equipment reliability, lubrication, and asset management.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers and maintenance personnel on reliability best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Manage/coordinate the accounting and management of the Annual Maintenance budget based on the Inspection and Reliability activities.

Level I

• Bachelor's…