Job Description
Capital Projects & Reliability Engineer
AMSOIL INC
flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount United States, Wisconsin, Superior 1101 Susquehanna Avenue (Show on map) Apr 07, 2026 AMSOIL is currently seeking a Capital Projects & Reliability Engineer. The Capital Projects & Reliability Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting capital improvement projects while driving equipment reliability and asset performance across the facility. This role bridges project engineering and maintenance reliability to ensure new and existing assets are safe, reliable, cost effective, and aligned with business objectives. The Capital Projects & Reliability Engineer is an advanced professional that leads complex capital and reliability initiatives, sets strategy, and serves as a technical authority influencing long term asset performance. Examples of Work Performed / Essential Functions:
Capital Project Engineering Lead and support capital projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, and closeout
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and technical justifications
Prepare & present business cases for justification to the Senior Leadership Team
Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and bid packages
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe and timely execution
Manage project risks, change control, and cost tracking
Support startup, commissioning, and turnover of new or modified assets to operations and maintenance Reliability Engineering & Asset Performance Develop and support site reliability strategies that improve equipment availability, safety, and asset lifecycle performance
Analyze equipment and maintenance data to identify reliability risks, chronic failures, and performance improvement opportunities
Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) efforts and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
Develop, optimize, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime
Apply reliability engineering tools such as FMEA, RCM, and asset criticality analysis to drive riskbased decision making
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness
Support reliability requirements for capital projects, equipment selection, and asset modifications to ensure longterm performance
Track, analyze, and report key reliability performance indicators (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, uptime) to support continuous improvement Asset Lifecycle Management Apply reliability and maintainability principles during equipment selection and project design
Support standardization of equipment, spare parts, and maintenance practices
Develop asset strategies addressing lifecycle cost, obsolescence, and replacement planning
Ensure proper documentation, asset records, and spare parts lists are established and maintained Safety, Quality, and Compliance Ensure all projects and engineering activities comply with safety standards, codes, and regulations
Support management of change (MOC) processes for equipment and system modifications
Promote safe work practices and contractor safety compliance
Ensure engineering solutions meet quality and regulatory requirements Cross Functional Collaboration Partner with maintenance, operations, process engineering, controls, safety, quality and finance teams
Provide technical guidance and reliability expertise to site stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to efficiency, uptime, cost, energy, and safety
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Communicate with site leaders and local contractors Documentation & Standards Maintain engineering standards, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Support development and improvement of site engineering and reliability standards
Capture lessons learned and best practices from projects and failure investigations Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or related field)
10 years of experience in capital projects. Previous leadership experience is preferred.
Previous experience with high speed packaging equipment is preferred Certificates/Licenses Required:
Reliability certification - CMRP, CRL, or CPMM
Professional Engineer PE (preferred).
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (preferred).
Valid driver's license, clean driving record and the ability to be insurable for AMSOIL INC.
vehicles. Knowledge, skills and Abilities Required:
Experience in capital project execution and/or reliability engineering in an industrial or facilities environment
Working knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices (PM, PdM, RCFA)
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills including root cause analysis
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work crossfunctionally
Knowledge of Engineering documentation (P&ID's, Blue Prints, Schematics) and standards
Competent in CAD (AutoCAD, Draftsight, Solidworks)
Knowledge of applicable safety standards, engineering codes, and regulatory requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desire to work within a team is necessary.
Competent in complete MS Office Suite. Benefits:
Paid time off and paid holidays each year
Employee bonus program
401(k) with company match
Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Competitive health benefits
Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
Employee discount on product
Corporate gym membership If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please email: humanresources@amsoil.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.