Reliability Engineer

Job Purpose: The Reliability Engineer is an integral part of our maintenance team focused on predictive and preventive measures for the mill.

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within. Responsibilities: Analyze plant downtime, quality, safety, and financial data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance and operations teams Conduct and coordinate failure investigations, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability, quality, safety, and financial performance.

Redesign machinery and/or processes to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs. Direct supervision of the Reliability Technicians. Implement best practices for lubrication, handling, application, and storage of lubricants along with the oil analysis program.

Direct oversight of the preventative and predictive maintenance programs which include vibration analysis, thermography, infrared, oil analysis, precision alignment and others to improve the mill’s reliability program. Responsible for hydraulic and compressor programs Designs reliability assurance plans by reviewing equipment design concepts and specifications; studying operator reports and reliability requirements; identifying short-term and long-range issues; researching and identifying applicable safety standards; developing preventive maintenance policies, programs, and procedures; preparing equipment asset plans; preparing lowest life cycle cost analyses. Develops reliability assurance approaches by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying maintenance and test concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria including rotating machinery, conveying systems, compressed air systems, pneumatic conveying systems, etc.; adapting and modifying maintenance and test options; qualifying vendors and service contractors; reviewing bid specifications and equipment upgrades.

Organizes reliability assurance program by preparing schedules, cost estimates, and required resources. Identifies equipment failures by evaluating new equipment; troubleshooting existing equipment; establishing test standards; selecting, designing, conducting and witnessing tests developing models and simulations; performing diagnostic procedures; measuring performance; recording failures and problems; analyzing and evaluating findings and failures; performing forensic analysis of failures; identifying root causes. Identifies and implements corrective actions by providing technical support; resolving non-reliability; recommending equipment changes, and new parts and components; initiating engineering change orders; recommending optimal solutions; auditing maintenance records; conducting equipment inspections; training operators and supervisors.

Documents reliability studies by recording test results; preparing investigative reports; maintaining reliability database. Prepares reliability reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends; conveying findings to engineering design team. Maintains engineering team accomplishments by reviewing open issues and action items; coordinating actions; contributing information and analysis to team meetings and reports.

Ensures operation of test equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging reliability engineering practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks. Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications: 3 years of experience with maintenance and reliability of industrial manufacturing equipment. Self-directed and motivated. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Maximo. Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree is preferred but not mandatory.