Reliability Engineer (Ammonia Nitrate & Nitric Acid Plants)
- Carseland, AB, Canada
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- 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within chemical or process industries.
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Position: Reliability Engineer - Asset Criticality (Ammonia Nitrate & Nitric Acid Plants)
Location: Carseland, Alberta Canada (Hybrid)
Hire Type: Contract (Till March 2027)
Job Description:
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Fertilizer Production
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Reliability Engineer to lead asset criticality assessments and reliability improvement initiatives for our Ammonia Nitrate and Nitric Acid production facilities in Alberta. The ideal candidate will apply advanced reliability methodologies to optimize asset performance, reduce operational risks, and enhance safety and compliance in a high-hazard chemical processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct asset criticality evaluations using risk-based methodologies (RBA, RCM, FMEA) For Ammonia Nitrate & Nitric Acid manufacturing plant equipment like Ammonia Vaporizer and Preheater, Heat Recovery Boilers, Absorption Towers etc..
Develop and implement reliability strategies for critical equipment and systems.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and lead corrective action planning.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to align reliability goals.
Analyze failure data and reliability metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure compliance with Canadian safety and environmental regulations (CSA, PSM).
Maintain and optimize asset data in CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within chemical or process industries.
Experience in Ammonia Nitrate and/or Nitric Acid plant operations is highly preferred.
Professional certifications such as CMRP, ARP-E, or equivalent are advantageous.
Strong knowledge of asset integrity, corrosion management, and pressure systems.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in reliability tools: ReliaSoft, RAM analysis, FRACAS.
Skilled in data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI).
Familiarity with Canadian regulatory standards and process safety protocols.
Experience with condition monitoring technologies (vibration, thermography, oil analysis).
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead risk-based asset criticality assessments and develop reliability strategies for critical equipment at ammonia nitrate and nitric acid production facilities. Analyze failures and reliability metrics, lead root cause investigations and corrective actions, support predictive maintenance, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to improve performance and compliance.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering and at least five years of reliability engineering experience in chemical or process industries; ammonia nitrate or nitric acid plant experience is highly preferred. Candidates should have knowledge of asset integrity, corrosion management, pressure systems, Canadian safety regulations, reliability tools, data analysis, and condition monitoring; CMRP, ARP-E, or equivalent certification is advantageous.
Skills
- Asset Criticality Assessment
- Reliability Engineering
- Risk-Based Assessment
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Action Planning
- Asset Integrity
- Corrosion Management
- Condition Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
- Failure Data Analysis
- CMMS/EAM Systems
- Process Safety
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Stakeholder Engagement
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Fertilizer Production
- Ammonia Nitrate
- Nitric Acid
- Asset Criticality
- Risk-Based Assessment
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Reliability Strategies
- Asset Integrity
- Corrosion Management
- Pressure Systems
- Condition Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
- CSA
- Process Safety Management
- SAP PM
- Maximo
- ReliaSoft
- RAM Analysis
- FRACAS
- Excel
- Power BI
- Vibration Analysis
- Thermography
- Oil Analysis
- CMRP
- ARP-E
- CMMS/EAM