Reliability Specialist

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Position Summary

The Reliability Specialist position is responsible for leading targeted strategic and tactical reliability initiatives and enhancements, specifically focused on vibration and condition monitoring services. Acting as a reliability advocate closely aligned with Operations, the position is empowered to work independently to address complex equipment challenges. This role involves developing and implementing long-term reliability programs and initiatives in collaboration with various Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Other NG&NGLs Locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a culture of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Technical authority for complex vibration analysis and multi-disciplinary diagnostics (e.g., vibration, oil analysis, thermography) on critical equipment, resolving high-impact issues (e.g., LOPC, bad actors) with industry-leading expertise.
• Develop and lead long-term reliability strategies to achieve business-wide goals, such as downtime reduction and maintenance cost savings, through advanced condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Lead the development of condition-based maintenance, using data-driven insights to minimize unnecessary interventions and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Supports Project Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance with the installation and commissioning of new equipment in accordance with company standards.
• Partner with peers to integrate vibration and performance data into predictive maintenance models, RCM strategies, and long-term asset management plans.
• Develop asset health indicators for critical equipment, using advanced analytics to prioritize maintenance and capital replacement decisions.
• Must be comfortable working with remote supervision.
• Travel is required and may occasionally include out-of-town nights and weekend travel.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Mechanical Field Preferred
• ISO Category 2 Vibration Analyst Required, ISO Category 3 Vibration Analyst Preferred
• Must hold a valid Driver License and have an excellent driving record.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with reciprocating and rotating machinery repair and/or machinery diagnostics.
• Thorough understanding of the mechanical aspects of gas compression equipment and their support systems.
  
  

Skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize assignments according to business needs.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills – proven ability to produce clear, concise written reports, and discuss and review, and present technical information.
• Experience with reciprocating engine/motor/compressor condition monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and interpret data from vibration analysis equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot vibration problems, with an understanding of spectral analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in using electronic databases as well as storage and archival of electronic data.
• Strong understanding of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint computer programs along with proprietary analyzer software.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
  
  

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Location:

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Additional locations:

Cadiz, Ohio, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Evans City, Pennsylvania, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Midland, Texas, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00020057

Location Address:

4600 Jbarry Ct Ste 500

Education:

High School

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.