Reliability Engineer - Asset Criticality (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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Original job description
Position Name – Reliability Engineer
Type of hiring – Contract Role (5-6 Months)
Location – Carseland, AB (Onsite Hybrid)
Job Description:
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).
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Responsibilities
Conduct risk-based criticality assessments and develop reliability strategies for equipment in ammonia nitrate and nitric acid plants. Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions, analyze reliability data, support predictive maintenance, maintain asset records, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to improve performance and compliance.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering and at least five years of reliability engineering experience in chemical or process industries are required. Experience with ammonia nitrate or nitric acid plants is highly preferred; knowledge of asset integrity, corrosion, pressure systems, Canadian safety standards, reliability tools, and condition monitoring is also sought.
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
- Pressure Systems
- Condition Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
- Reliability Data Analysis
- Process Safety
- CMMS/EAM Systems
- Technical Reporting
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Security & Safety
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Asset Criticality
- Reliability Engineering
- Ammonia Nitrate
- Nitric Acid
- Risk-Based Assessment
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- ReliaSoft
- RAM Analysis
- FRACAS
- SAP PM
- Maximo
- CMMS
- EAM
- Excel
- Power BI
- Condition Monitoring
- Vibration Analysis
- Thermography
- Oil Analysis
- Asset Integrity
- Corrosion Management
- Pressure Systems
- CSA
- Process Safety Management
- Canadian Safety Regulations
- Predictive Maintenance
- CMRP
- ARP-E