Reliability Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on critical equipment failures.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) and identify areas for reliability improvement.
• Absorb and analyze equipment and maintenance data to drive decision-making and track asset health.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and reliability tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Lead reliability projects such as equipment upgrades, replacements, or process optimizations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams across multiple plant sites to align on best practices and standardization.
• Support capital asset lifecycle management including design for reliability (DfR) and maintenance planning.
• Review and refine equipment specifications, PM routines, and critical spare part strategies.
• Train maintenance personnel on condition monitoring and reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
• Foster a reliability-focused culture by promoting awareness and accountability at all organizational levels.
• Participate in the selection and introductory training of new plant maintenance leadership personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field required. Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRE) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience in heavy manufacturing (e.g., steel, cement, pulp & paper, mining, etc.). Multi-plant or multi-site experience is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in RCA, FMEA, RCM, and Six Sigma methodologies. Familiarity with PdM technologies (vibration, ultrasound, IR thermography).