ENGINEER ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION RELIABILITY
CEMEX, Inc., New Braunfels, TX, United States
Job title: ENGINEER ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION RELIABILITY
Date: Apr 29, 2026
Location: New Braunfels, TX, US, 78132
Job Requisition ID: 60528
Job Summary
The overall objective of the Reliability & Projects Engineer is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost and develop cost effective projects that will increase the plants productivity. The Reliability & Projects Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of innovative solutions to electrical/instrumentation/automation
etworking reliability issues and projects for multiple facilities. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations based on collection and analysis of data and information and analysis of cost, risk and benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain safety as a top priority and assures that everyday activities meet all requirements, standard safety procedures, hazards assessments, work permits, etc
Analyze data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend and justify life‑cycle cost and reliability improvement activities
Assist in engineering, design, specification, assessment and technical support of electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking and Cybersecurity equipment, and assets
Assist in or manage execution and commissioning of expense/capital projects or initiatives for electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking, and Cybersecurity reliability improvement in coordination with the IT department
Identify and resolve long‑term or chronic electrical asset concerns
Own and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures to ensure prevention of re‑occurrence and follow ups on pending tasks to support the BU’s until it’s get done
Monitor and optimize Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs at operating facilities
Review and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Identify, pilot and implement new technologies for reliability improvement
Drive resolution of highest impact issues with a strong sense of urgency and integrity
Utilize Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of Reliability
Track and report on KPI’s, metrics and key initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronic, or Computer, or Networking Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of experience in areas of engineering, maintenance, reliability, automation, networking, CyberSecurity in an industrial manufacturing environment. Proven experience in maintenance and engineering of electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking equipment such as low/medium/high voltage switchgear, transformers, motors, distribution systems, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, Process Control Network, Cybersecurity, and CEMS/DAHS systems.
Proven knowledge of Preventive and Predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies
Proven experience in execution of Reliability methodologies such as RCA, RCI, FMEA, Statistical downtime analysis, Fishbone analysis etc
Proven experience in engineering, specification and design of electrical/instrumentation/automation
etworking systems, assets and projects
Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills
Proven ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
Proven experience as a self‑starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven understanding of electrical/instrumentation/automation
etworking/cybersecurity regulatory and industrial standards and codes
Proven understanding of control and instrumentation systems in an industrial manufacturing environment
Proven experience in CMMS systems
Proven knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and techniques
Proven knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization
Proven skills with software such as SAP, AutoCAD, Power Point, Visio, Excel, Word, Rockwell PLCs, Modicon PLCs, HMIs, Networking, PIMs, Cybersecurity
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Working Conditions
This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires frequent travel domestically, if support is needed over any of the CEMEX worldwide.
Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E‑Verify participating employer.
Arizona Smoke‑Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke‑Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36‑601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well‑Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).
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Date: Apr 29, 2026
Location: New Braunfels, TX, US, 78132
Job Requisition ID: 60528
Job Summary
The overall objective of the Reliability & Projects Engineer is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost and develop cost effective projects that will increase the plants productivity. The Reliability & Projects Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of innovative solutions to electrical/instrumentation/automation
etworking reliability issues and projects for multiple facilities. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations based on collection and analysis of data and information and analysis of cost, risk and benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain safety as a top priority and assures that everyday activities meet all requirements, standard safety procedures, hazards assessments, work permits, etc
Analyze data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend and justify life‑cycle cost and reliability improvement activities
Assist in engineering, design, specification, assessment and technical support of electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking and Cybersecurity equipment, and assets
Assist in or manage execution and commissioning of expense/capital projects or initiatives for electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking, and Cybersecurity reliability improvement in coordination with the IT department
Identify and resolve long‑term or chronic electrical asset concerns
Own and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures to ensure prevention of re‑occurrence and follow ups on pending tasks to support the BU’s until it’s get done
Monitor and optimize Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs at operating facilities
Review and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Identify, pilot and implement new technologies for reliability improvement
Drive resolution of highest impact issues with a strong sense of urgency and integrity
Utilize Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of Reliability
Track and report on KPI’s, metrics and key initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronic, or Computer, or Networking Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of experience in areas of engineering, maintenance, reliability, automation, networking, CyberSecurity in an industrial manufacturing environment. Proven experience in maintenance and engineering of electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking equipment such as low/medium/high voltage switchgear, transformers, motors, distribution systems, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, Process Control Network, Cybersecurity, and CEMS/DAHS systems.
Proven knowledge of Preventive and Predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies
Proven experience in execution of Reliability methodologies such as RCA, RCI, FMEA, Statistical downtime analysis, Fishbone analysis etc
Proven experience in engineering, specification and design of electrical/instrumentation/automation
etworking systems, assets and projects
Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills
Proven ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
Proven experience as a self‑starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven understanding of electrical/instrumentation/automation
etworking/cybersecurity regulatory and industrial standards and codes
Proven understanding of control and instrumentation systems in an industrial manufacturing environment
Proven experience in CMMS systems
Proven knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and techniques
Proven knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization
Proven skills with software such as SAP, AutoCAD, Power Point, Visio, Excel, Word, Rockwell PLCs, Modicon PLCs, HMIs, Networking, PIMs, Cybersecurity
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Working Conditions
This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires frequent travel domestically, if support is needed over any of the CEMEX worldwide.
Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E‑Verify participating employer.
Arizona Smoke‑Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke‑Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36‑601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well‑Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).
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