Sr. Reliability Engineer

Accountable for the resolution of high impact Equipment availability and Equipment reliability improvements.

Lead individually and teams as needed to resolve equipment availability and equipment reliability improvements.

Use data to identify high impact equipment availability and equipment reliability Improvements.

Perform root cause analysis and resolve corrective actions

Have a focus on resolving equipment availability problems

Develop engineering solutions to recurrent failures and problems affecting plant availability.

Provide engineering support for troubleshooting, define the appropriate preventive maintenance measures, and support planned shutdowns.

Define, in cooperation with production, the appropriate operational parameters to monitor to ensure maximum equipment lifetime.

Collaborate with suppliers as need to improve reliability and maintainability of plant equipment.

Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and technical staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

At least 7-10 years of experience in a reliability engineering role or related technical/engineering field.

Demonstrated Knowledge of common reliability tools such as Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), SPC, RCA.

Prefer experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and other process improvement methodologies.

Strong technical engineering skills (mechanical, electrical, industrial, and materials).

Basic understanding of predictive technologies (vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, motor analysis, ultrasonics, alignment).

Strong project management skills.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Proficiency in conducting data analysis and statistical tools.

Demonstrated ability to work in and through teams at all levels of the workforce.

Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is a plus.

Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance or other CMMS.

Must be action oriented

Must be self-directed

Must have proven problem-solving skills and high level of independence (in planning, organization, execution, and control).

Must have a demonstrated ability as an outstanding team player and a successful independent worker.

Exhibit exemplary communication skills.

Exhibit a leader-coach mentality and act as a change agent with a team-oriented focus.

Ability to demonstrate being a key leader within cultural change.

Ability to comprehend complex problems.

Capability to clearly present information and influence or persuade others.

Mindset of challenging and embracing change.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to keep a cool head even in stressful situations. Comfortable “pivoting” quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Able to successfully juggle multiple priorities.

Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.  

Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.  

Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.  

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.  

Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations  

Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.  

Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.