Reliability Engineer

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As a member of the maintenance improvement program reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Reliability Engineer performs functions to implement a preventive /predictive maintenance program which will maximize site equipment reliability and develop strategies and methods that improve site preventive/predictive maintenance.

Population of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by:

• Identifying all equipment and creating equipment identification lists and assigning respective numbers to each piece of equipment;
• Creating bill of materials for all equipment;
• Writing preventive maintenance procedures and frequencies based on vendor recommendations, professional experience, and best available practice; and
• Drawing updates for fabricated parts.

Works and collaborates with various departments to develop and maintain specific targets, strategies and tactics to maximize equipment availability to drive asset productivity improvement by:

• Reviewing preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and modifying accordingly;
• Reviewing existing data to investigate equipment trends;
• Identifying failure modes and writing preventive procedures;
• Implementing predictive maintenance (PdM) technology;
• Writing work process improvements;
• Setting up reliability based metrics while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency and company requirements; and
• Designing and developing new and unique repair methods and procedures.

Work closely with maintenance and/or production personnel to resolve chronic equipment related issues by appropriately using reliability tools such as:

• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM);
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA);
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA); and
• Predictive technologies such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and acoustic monitoring.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Skilled with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software).
• Experience with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS), such as MP2 or similar system.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross-functional teams.
• Knowledgeable of root cause and fault tree analysis techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation.
• Ability to deliver sustainable and superior results.

Education/

Experience:

Required:

• BS Degree in Engineering preferred (Industrial ,Mechanical ,Electrical or Chemical).
• 3 or more years experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $90k to $110k. Placement in the range depends on several factors…