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Principal Reliability Consultant

Life Cycle Engineering
vision insurance, sick time, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Nov 09, 2026
Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way. Why Choose LCE? Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation. Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment. Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready. Opportunity Summary The Principal Reliability Consultant is responsible for the successful implementation of a client project or program (multiple projects with a given client). In conjunction with project implementation, you will ensure all members of the LCE project team follow all work processes and procedures and deliver according to the scope of work, schedule, and approach as defined in the project execution plan. You will have the primary project management and client relationship responsibility for creating customer success and will have day-to-day interaction with LCE and client's team members to provide leadership performance evaluation and coaching. You will also be responsible for working with Managing Principals (MPs), vertical leaders, and RCG leadership team to find and close new business including expanding scope of current work and pursuing opportunities at other sites or clients. Primary Responsibilities 75% direct utilization on client engagements: strategizing, teaching, coaching, managing projects, creating/presenting progress update reports, ensuring outstanding delivery and client satisfaction 15% utilization developing solutions and selling new client engagements to new and/or existing client sites, estimating projects, and writing proposals 10% administrative updating procedures/practices and keeping LCE toolboxes to date Assist team to: Identify and quantify client issues Articulate features of service offerings to address specific client issues Explain benefits of unique solution/value differentiators Demonstrate proof of products and services Keep CRM current with all opportunities using gated opportunity management process and procedures Work with team to design/craft client-specific solutions with business case: economic benefits and payback schedule Develop project execution plans that deliver highest value to clients and LCE Perform/lead Reliability Excellence, Operational Excellence, and Asset Management maturity assessments Structure engagements using project execution plan that ensures highest return on investment for clients and highest utilization for LCE Manage implementations and solutions so that client receives necessary resources to be successful exceeding benefits improvement expectations Maintain relationship with client keeping them informed of engagement progress and coaching client to make timely, relevant decisions to ensure engagement success Maintain client relationship once engagement is completed informing clients of new products and services that will add value to their organization Required Qualifications Hold one or more degrees or certifications within profession (i.e., BA/BS, PE, RAML, REC, CRE, CMRP, CPMM, CPIM, CRL, Six Sigma, Lean, RCM) 10+ years of industry experience (including experience in at least one primary industries (pharma/life sciences, food/bev/client, power gen, metals/mining, general manufacturing) Hold Prosci-Certified Change Management certification (or obtain certification within one year of employment) Lead with high energy, motivating coworkers and team members, emphasizing excellence in everything we do Strong project management skills Disciplined in delivering consistent and highly reliable work processes ensuring project delivery quality Ability to establish professional and personal relationships with all position stakeholders; a person of high character and humility who easily establishes credibility within LCE and client organizations Ability to work as team player and demonstrate personal initiative to complete work of team as a whole within rapidly changing business and contract conditions and priorities and meet tight deadlines Ability to understand prospective clients' business challenges, define consultative solution, and successfully present proposed approach to clients Knowledgeable in systematic Change Management and Program Management Best Practices and their integration/application in consultative solutions Ability to coach, mentor, share knowledge, and develop others Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project Preferred Qualifications 5 or more years experience in selling, leading, and implementing large consulting projects across multiple plants/divisions and substantial experience in following areas: Consulting Work/best practice development and implementation experience in industrial setting Asset Management Standards (i.e., ISO 55001) Reliability from holistic perspective: processes, people, systems, etc. (not equipment alone) Process automation and digital technologies Maintenance Quality Operations Plant financial analysis and business case development Logistics Plant start-up experience In-depth consulting/engagement knowledge and experience in at least 3 primary industry verticals/horizontals: Pharma/Life Sciences Food & Beverage/Client Power Generation Metals & Mining General Manufacturing Financial and data analysis skills including ability to develop cost/benefit business case for engagement and present findings in concise, thorough, and informative manner Strong proposal development and proposal management experience Proficiency in CRM or other Business Development tool Experience in delivering high-quality asset management educational materials in virtual or in-person classroom environment Physical Expectations Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources. This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources. Benefit Offerings Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels Free access to online training library including certification preparation Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more... Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location. Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.