Equipment Reliability Engineer

Prysmian Group•Claremont, NC

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us Summary of Position The Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for proactive identification, management, and improvement of equipment/asset lifecycles through the use of data-driven analysis of machine operation and associated failure modes.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred).
At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience
Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools
Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated collaborative interpersonal interactions
Excellent skills in coordinating efforts of diverse personnel
Exhibits energy and positive attitude to facilitate change (ie. Change Agent)
Well organized and disciplined in prioritization of responsibilities
Knowledge and consistent use of Lean tools (ie. 6S, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, etc…)
Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills and tools utilization (ie. RCA, FMEA, 5-Why, etc…)
Demonstrate self-assured decision making and critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
Ability to provide critical feedback, translating complex topics into simplified steps with a focus on facilitation and presentation

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and leadership in the area of equipment reliability improvement.
Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.
Generate and deploy equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness.
Track production losses and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets.
Participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one.
Lead investigations into equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis.
Work will technical and operations staff to identify and mitigate recurring equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure.
Maximize production equipment effectiveness, including: Safety for employees operating equipment. Maximizing equipment availability and uptime. Readiness to support strategic business growth.
Collaborate regularly with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve both short and long term issues.
Identify, implement, and/or support continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.