Reliability Engineer

Overview

Summary The Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting maintenance activities which will ensure safe, efficient and reliable maintenance in all departments of the Vandalia, Ohio plant. The role supports asset reliability, leads the mechanical integrity program of PSM, and provides technical support to production, maintenance, and technical personnel.

Location:

Dayton, Ohio. Job type:
Permanent, Full Time.

• Develops and maintains all utilities including boilers, generators, HVAC, vacuum pumps, compressors, DI-water banks, process critical equipment, and facility equipment in accordance with industry standards and facility needs.
• Responsible for like-for-like equipment replacements.
• Develops and ensures critical spares are onsite. Maintains tank and business-critical components list.
• Develops preventative maintenance programs and routinely audits for compliance to provide continuous improvement of the program.
• Conducts analysis of reliability problems (e.g., 5Y, fishbone diagrams).
• Develops best practices for analysis of repeat issues related to equipment.
• Supports Process Development in execution of Construction, Engineering, and development projects.
• Identifies and manages asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant operations.
• Leads the mechanical integrity program of PSM, aligning inspection and maintenance practices with RAGAGEP and improving asset lifecycle performance.
• Develops engineering solutions for repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect daily operations.
• Originates and develops analysis methods to determine maintenance demand for equipment and processes.
• Analyzes KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to identify performance gaps and recommends data-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Utilizes SAP and operations management software to support maintenance planning, procurement, and workflow optimization.
• Assesses critical spare parts and supports inventory control by continually improving spare parts management.
• Supports quality assurance and quality engineering with customer compliance and corrective actions.
• Supports maintenance group in cases of acute problems and questions concerning design inquiries, material selection, and corrosion resistance.
• Works with support staff to assure project adherence to quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinates all activity related to fire protection within respective areas and during project-related work activities.
• Supports Heraeus Production System (HPS) and applicable lean objectives.
• This position requires all onsite work, typically 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday, day shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Ten years of site reliability engineering experience is preferred.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Strong work ethic required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines as well as manage change and work independently.
• Self-starter with attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to assess equipment needs.
• Engineer with sound technical skills, analytical ability, high integrity, good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• SAP experience preferred.

Candidates interested in requisition 59490 are invited to apply online or contact Rebecca Schatzberg for further questions. All inquiries will be treated confidentially. ReqID: 59490