Lubrication Engineer - Lewisport, KY

RelaDyne is the nation's leading automotive, industrial, and commercial lubricants provider and trusted partner for reliability services. We're more than just a distributor; we're a team dedicated to innovation, service excellence, and growth.

We're looking for a Customer Lubrication Engineer to serve as an on-site technical representative at customer industrial facilities. In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with customer Reliability and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, optimize lubrication practices, and support adoption of lubricants and value-added services. You'll collaborate with Account Managers and Regional Service Managers to deliver measurable improvements in equipment performance, Mean Time Between Repairs (MTBR), and overall program success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Act as the primary on-site liaison with customer Reliability and Maintenance teams to support lubrication and reliability initiatives.

  
  
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  Perform hands-on lubrication tasks, including bearing lubrication, oil sampling, oil change-outs, installation of desiccant breathers, and automated lubrication systems.

  
  
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  Conduct lubrication and equipment audits to identify optimization and product conversion opportunities.

  
  
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  Recommend lubricant selections, application methods, and contamination control strategies to improve equipment reliability and MTBR.

  
  
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  Support implementation of automated lubrication systems, oil filtration, and purification solutions.

  
  
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  Promote and support value-added services, including oil analysis programs, lubrication training, and contamination control initiatives.

  
  
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  Assist in converting applications from competitor products to company lubricant portfolio.

  
  
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  Maintain accurate lubrication surveys and equipment documentation, identifying performance gaps and expansion opportunities.

  
  
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  Collect, analyze, and report reliability and lubrication data using company reliability software and reporting tools.

  
  
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  Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including MTBR, lubricant usage, service adoption, and site-level revenue growth.

  
  
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  Deliver technical training and presentations to customer maintenance and operations personnel.

  
  
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  Support Management of Change (MOC) processes related to lubrication systems and practices.

  
  
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  Collaborate with Account Managers and Regional Engineers to support customer programs and business development objectives.

  
  
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  Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and vendors through written and verbal reports.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

  
  
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  0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects) in lubrication, rotating equipment, maintenance, or reliability engineering.

  
  
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  Fundamental knowledge of lubrication principles, tribology, and industrial equipment.

  
  
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  
  
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  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  
  
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  Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  
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  Ability and willingness to perform hands-on work in industrial environments.

  
  
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  Valid driver's license and ability to work on-site 2-4 days per week.

  
  
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  U.S. work authorization.

  
  
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  Willingness to travel and support short-term assignments as needed.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Familiarity with CMMS or reliability software (e.g., SAP, ServiceMax, LubeServ Client).

  
  
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  Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen).

  
  
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  Participation in engineering clubs, capstone projects, or reliability-focused coursework.

  
  
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  Interest in customer-facing roles, sales support, or account management.

  
  
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  Certifications such as Noria Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) Level I (or willingness to obtain).

  
  

At RelaDyne, you'll find more than just a job-you'll discover a career with a company that values people, teamwork, and growth.

Apply today and join the team driving the future of reliability.

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