Reliability Engineer Technician

About the role

The Reliability Engineer plays a crucial role in improving the maintenance and reliability of plant equipment, identifying and proposing engineering solutions and improvements to equipment and processes for maintenance reliability.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment reliability metrics and implement improvements in equipment reliability by working closely with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Perform regular deep dives/data analysis to identify key improvement areas to machine assets.
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with equipment failures and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Conduct/Lead effective Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Implement condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, tribology, and oil analysis to assess the health of machinery and detect potential issues before they lead to breakdowns.
• Evaluate/Utilize the existing preventive maintenance program, recommend adjustments and/or develop and implement maintenance strategies to prevent equipment failures.
• Identify potential cost reductions through extended parts life, reduced labor cost, parts standardization across similar machine lines, and other part-related improvement techniques.
• Assess the reliability of systems and components via Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate inspection program for high voltage electrical equipment and transformers.
• Manage outside engineering and contractor resources as required.
• Manage the Parts storeroom - lead team members and delegate tasks.
• Work with Purchasing and component suppliers to drive reliability improvement into purchased components.
• Forecast part needs, maintain optimal inventory levels, and evaluate Min/Max reorder thresholds.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and Office.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering principles, methodologies, and tools including 5S, 5Y, FMEA, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Run Charts, Pareto Analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of Maintenance and Reliability systems and process improvement process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or Reliability certifications.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in maintenance reliability field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience implementing a reliability program.
• Project management experience.