Mechanical Reliability Engineer

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last for nine (9) months and requires the employee to work on the client's Hopewell, VA site. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you.

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Reliability Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and plant assets within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing equipment reliability strategies, leading root cause investigations, optimizing maintenance practices, and driving initiatives that improve safety, uptime, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in asset reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to achieve plant performance goals.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for mechanical equipment reliability and asset performance.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies for plant equipment and systems.
• Analyze equipment failures and lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) to eliminate recurring issues.
• Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment availability and production reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate maintenance practices and recommend process improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Support capital and expense projects related to equipment upgrades, replacements, and reliability improvements.
• Review and prioritize maintenance activities based on risk, criticality, and operational impact.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to support troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment modifications.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and justification of reliability-related expenditures.
• Provide technical support during plant outages, turnarounds, and emergency situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline along with 5+ years of relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; OR 10+ years of relevant mechanical reliability experience in lieu of a degree.
• Required experience with industrial centrifuges, including troubleshooting, maintenance, reliability improvement, performance optimization, and supporting safe operation within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting reliability programs, maintenance engineering, or asset management initiatives in a manufacturing, chemical, pulp & paper, power generation, or industrial facility.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, motors, gearboxes, piping systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent maintenance management software.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, or other predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience supporting reliability initiatives in a chemical, pulp & paper, manufacturing, or heavy industrial facility.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience leading troubleshooting efforts and cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on improving equipment performance and plant reliability.

Benefits

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care

The typical base salary range for this position is between $100,000 - $140,000.