Reliability Engineer

Location: Bowmanville

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries.

Our mission is to transform the world by providing cement, ready‑mix concrete, and aggregates that build homes, highways, hospitals, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States.

We foster a culture built on solid partnerships, long‑lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and thrive in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Summary/Job Scope
The Reliability Engineer will work towards driving plant reliability improvements through planning and execution of best maintenance practices within the Maintenance Department. Responsible for all aspects of the maintenance activities and root‑cause analysis to determine action plans to improve reliability. Works to implement and coach/mentor attributes of the maintenance system relating to reliability, condition‑based, predictive, and maintenance inspections, techniques, plans, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the plant's lubrication function in conjunction with the Predictive Supervisor to ensure optimal equipment performance and longevity.

Lead reliability initiatives to improve equipment uptime, extend asset life, and reduce unplanned downtime.

Drive reliability improvements in the plant to achieve best‑in‑class KPI results.

Liaise and coordinate all improvements with the predictive maintenance supervisor and inspection technicians to ensure all modules of the maintenance system are implemented in a standardized way.

Assist existing plant maintenance and preventive maintenance systems; troubleshoot any equipment and/or machinery malfunctions to determine root cause(s) and develop corrective action plans to rectify the problems and improve reliability.

Assist in creation of weekly and monthly plant equipment condition status reports.

Evaluate maintenance efficiency opportunities.

Supervise and direct maintenance contractors working on the plant site as required.

Conduct technical reviews of vendors and contractors to ensure that they can provide the equipment, machinery, and/or required services.

Ensure the safety of themselves and all colleagues through enforcing safe work practices and providing motivation and effective communication.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).

3–5+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance engineering, or asset management—preferably in heavy industrial sectors such as cement, mining, aggregates, steel, or manufacturing.

Experience with cement plant equipment (kilns, mills, crushers, conveyors, etc.) an asset.

Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, RCM methodologies, and predictive maintenance tools.

Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar).

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, AutoDESK, SAP PM preferred.

Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other condition monitoring techniques.

Strong data analysis skills with ability to interpret trends and drive improvements.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.

Note
This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions
The physical effort for this role has been rated Moderate‑Intermediate (up to 50% of the workday).

What's in it for you?

Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas.

Training, professional development.

Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including She Builds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support.

Tuition reimbursement/assistance.

Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time.

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN).

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