Reliability Engineer I

GAF • Gainesville, TX

2d

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer I leads reliability improvements for assigned areas, focusing on improving uptime and reliability to meet increased demand. The role implements risk management strategies and predictive and preventive maintenance activities for mechanical and electrical systems; investigates equipment failures and develops solutions to eliminate failures or extend the time between them; and works with plant personnel, maintenance teams, operators, and project engineers to improve equipment reliability, product quality, design standards, and maintenance practices. The engineer also applies continuous improvement methods to remove process bottlenecks, reduce downtime, control costs, and improve maintenance productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BA/BS).
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals, including root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches, and structured problem solving.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles.
• Ability to use a CMMS; Maximo is preferred.
• Ability to use Google Office or Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and lubrication.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, non-destructive testing, and laser alignment.
• Knowledge of probability, statistical modeling, and reliability prediction tools.
• Ability to develop, prioritize, and execute plans across multiple projects and tasks to meet critical operating objectives.
• Small capital project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant, technical, and management personnel at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence without direct reports.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build consensus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Maximo CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Implement risk management strategies, including predictive and preventive maintenance activities for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Analyze rotating equipment, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems for failures and recommend solutions to eliminate failures or extend the time between them.
• Conduct or lead breakdown investigations, failure analyses, Fishbone analyses, and focused improvement activities.
• Liaise with groups and plant personnel to instruct or support Root Cause Analysis as a focused improvement strategy.
• Work with maintenance mechanics and operators to improve techniques that adversely affect equipment or product quality.
• Work with project engineers and plant personnel to establish and enhance design standards that minimize life-cycle costs and support high reliability.
• Remove process bottlenecks using continuous improvement techniques to reduce obstructions and limit downtime.
• Standardize preventive work instructions to maximize maintenance department productivity, minimize wasted time, and control costs.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings and propose reliability-improving design modifications within cost and business requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Wellness program.
• Financial coaching.
• Employee referral program.
• Product rebates for purchases for an employee's primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level