Reliability Engineer

IKO North America•Madoc, ON

13d•CA$96,000 - CA$113,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Reliability Engineer to focus on long-term monthly and quarterly issues. This role involves analyzing historical data from the CMMS and Production Loss System to prioritize and deliver the highest value reliability improvements.

Requirements

Must hold a Bachelor of Engineering, preferably in Mechanical/Reliability discipline
2-4 years of experience in process manufacturing or industrial equipment design environments (Preferably with Maintenance)
Candidate should have a good knowledge of total quality management - preferably with matching experience
Excellent organization and documentation skills, and be fluent in written and verbal English
Strong data analysis skills, thorough attention to detail, and understanding of Continuous Improvement techniques
Proficiency in MS Office, CMMS (IBM Maximo), and various CAD platforms
Experience with plant maintenance Planning and Scheduling, shutdown procedures and Best Practices
Understanding of Total Productive Maintenance, Work Management, RCA process, PM & PdM strategies, Spare Parts Optimization, as well as tracking and communicating KPIs to influence adherence to Reliability Best Practices
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical components/systems, and their function within a process
Demonstrated ability to lead and coach people on the above subjects
Self-motivated, self-directed, able meet and exceed expectations and responsibilities while working solo or in team setting with little supervision

Responsibilities

Work as a team member in consultation with Corporate Reliability to develop, implement and optimize cost justified Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Strategies and Reliability Best Practices at the Madoc plant
Administrate, maintain and continuously improve the Electrical and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance system to improve safety, product quality, production efficiency and labor/material effectiveness
Maintain a thorough understanding of condition monitoring equipment, such as vibration analysis, ultrasonic lube, and belt tensioners, as well precision installation tools, such as laser alignment, and sonic belt tensioners, continue to develop and promote their use throughout Madoc’s maintenance programs
Provide training as required to plant personnel on CMMS software as well as Work Management Process
Champion the downtime analysis process to identify root cause and opportunity for improvement. Develop and execute plans to capitalize on these opportunities in a timely and systematic fashion
Facilitate RCM, using FMECA’s to assess criticality ranking of existing Failure Modes, identify and design out the Root Causes of defects and develop Predictive and Preventive Strategies to reduce impact or detect defects early enough to correct before an unplanned failure
Identify potential upgrades and improvements of existing machine components, parts or assemblies to increase life expectancy, and / or reduce maintenance frequency
Evaluate justification of new technologies or inspection procedures to replace current instrumentation controls, sensors, drives, and other electrical components and inspection strategies.
Assess and optimize the spare parts required to support the critical PM tasks developed from the RCM.
Assist in prioritizing, planning, scheduling and executing of maintenance activities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary - $96,000 - $113,000
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts