Lead Reliability Analyst (LRA)

About the role

As a RCM Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert in condition monitoring (CM) technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to the reliability team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of reliability analysts, providing guidance on best practices, methodologies, and technical skills development.
• Develop and implement comprehensive condition monitoring programs tailored to the specific needs of our organization and equipment assets.
• Utilize advanced nondestructive testing techniques and tools to assess the integrity and performance of critical components across multiple CM areas.
• Interpret data from various condition monitoring sources, including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing, and more, to identify trends, anomalies, and potential failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize maintenance activities, optimize asset performance, and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analyses to identify underlying factors contributing to equipment failures and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives, including the development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance asset reliability and longevity.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in reliability engineering to continuously improve processes and methodologies.
• Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills of reliability team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison with external vendors, contractors, and industry experts to leverage specialized expertise and resources as needed.
• Develop, qualify, and approve procedures, establish and approve techniques, interpret standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Provide sufficient practical background in rotating equipment and product technology to establish techniques and assist in establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available.

Requirements

• 4 years hands-on experience in condition monitoring, reliability engineering, or related field.
• 3 years’ experience with Vibration Analysis, Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound, and Infrared Thermography.
• High School Diploma.
• Nondestructive Testing ASNT Level 3 Certification in their specialty field or equivalent in CM area of specialty (Vibration Analysis, Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound, and Infrared Thermography).
• Nondestructive Testing ASNT Level 2 in a Secondary technology certification or equivalent in CM area of specialty (Vibration Analysis, Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound, and Infrared Thermography).
• Vibration Analyst International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Category 2.

Skills

• Proficiency in utilizing condition monitoring tools, software, and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members towards common goals.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $150,000.

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but are not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentives benefits.

Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons includes: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S.