Reliability Engineer

What You Will Do

• Cultivate and coordinate investigations of machine failures, analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to enhance reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to pinpoint work practices and other preventive measures to avoid machine failures.
• Develop, implement, and refine preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Optimize lubrication protocols, including the selection and storage of lubricants.
• Analyze plant data to pinpoint areas for improvement, reduce downtime, and enhance overall plant performance.
• Train the maintenance team to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Redesign machinery and components when necessary to boost plant reliability and minimize operating costs.
• Utilize the mill's computerized maintenance management system to oversee lubrication and other maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and execute maintenance activities effectively.
• Create and maintain robust systems aimed at enhancing plant reliability.
• Apply predictive technologies like vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis to bolster the mill's reliability program.
• Identify additional opportunities across the site to boost efficiency, cut costs, and minimize waste.
• Assist in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering degree, or a strong combination of relevant experience and education.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and/or trades is advantageous.
• Proven quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in working with applications developers, IT professionals, and other technical domains.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with a particular emphasis on presenting data and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Maximo.
• Previous industry experience is preferred.