Reliability Engineer

About the Company

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary

BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred, with 3+ years of experience in a heavy industrial setting, preferably in mining. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices, including preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance, as well as experience implementing reliability best practices and transforming a reactive work environment into a proactive work culture.

Essential Functions

Manage risk for strategic objectives in the areas of environmental, health, safety, asset capability, quality, and production. Ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems. Develop and refine the asset management plan, including value-added preventive maintenance tasks and predictive maintenance methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Develop a vision and execute through others
• Root cause failure analysis
• World-class planning and scheduling
• Preventive and predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration, thermography, ultrasonic, and NDT technologies
• Precision maintenance technologies
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance, FMEA, asset criticality rankings, and assessments
• Workforce management principles and employee development
• Performance management through metrics
• Computer maintenance management systems
• Team building skills and the ability to work through others
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) process
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including PM Optimization reviews and criticality assessments
• Manage the lubrication process to improve OEE of critical assets
• Develop action plans for cleaning up machine lubrication on crushers, screeners, mobile equipment, etc.
• Manage lubrication sampling programs and develop plans for out-of-spec asset lubrication
• Manage machine lubrication technician position and audit performance of program
• Develop yearly and 5-year workforce development plans
• Maintain and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the department
• Audit maintenance practices and implement changes to improve performance
• Develop, maintain, and document workflows for maintenance processes

Working Conditions

Work entails direct supervision of Maintenance Projects and Personnel. Maintenance work is performed in enclosed facilities and outdoor areas with extremes of heat, cold, dust, noise, wet conditions, and rough terrain. Approximately 30% of the work is administrative in nature.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to make oral presentations
• Prolonged standing
• Bending
• Travel - domestic
• Lifting objects (up to 5 lbs)
• Climbing
• Prolonged sitting
• Computer use
• Kneeling
• MSHA
• Extended or irregular hours
• Stooping

Benefits

Competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.