Site Equipment Reliability Engineer

Equipment Reliability Engineer

The Equipment Reliability Engineer will be responsible for defining and executing the long-term reliability roadmap for our site/facility. This role focuses on transitioning our maintenance strategy from reactive to proactive/predictive, optimizing equipment uptime, and integrating digital tools to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Essential Functions:

• Reliability Roadmap Development:
  Establish and lead a multi-year strategy to improve equipment reliability, focusing on MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• PM/PdM Optimization:
  Audit current Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules. Redesign and implement predictive maintenance (PdM) techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to move toward a Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) approach.
• Capital Upgrades & Obsolescence:
  Identify critical equipment at end-of-life. Manage the technical scope and execution of equipment upgrades and retrofits to improve performance and safety.
• Digital Integration:
  Lead the deployment and optimization of OEE software and asset management systems. Drive data-driven decision-making by utilizing analytics to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  Lead RCA investigations for chronic equipment failures, ensuring permanent corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure reliability requirements are integrated into the daily production schedule.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to lead cultural changes in complex manufacturing environments
• Strong facilitation and coaching capability
• Demonstrated influence without direct authority
• Data-driven decision making
• Executive communication and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including project implementation and process improvement roles
• Proficiency in reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, RCA)
• Hands-on experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and OEE monitoring software
• Previous experience in managing equipment upgrade projects (CAPEX)

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes