Reliability Engineer

Praxair • Theodore, AL

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a Southeast Region Reliability Engineer who will be based out of one of our Southeast Region facilities (options include: Theodore, AL; Memphis, TN; or Camden, SC). This position will report to the LGUS Reliability Director. The reliability engineer works with the national LGUS Reliability team and other corporate, regional, and plant personnel to achieve strategic reliability goals.
The overall objective of the Southeast Region Reliability Engineer is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations based on collection and analysis of data and information and analysis of cost, risk and benefits.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintenance and engineering of mechanical equipment such as compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, piping systems, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in understand and interpreting P&IDs and machinery drawings
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
• Experience in engineering, specification and design of mechanical systems, assets and projects.
• Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
• Experience as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Understanding of machinery installation, commissioning and process optimization in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• CMRP or CRE status.
• Experience in CMMS systems such as Infor EAM.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, FMEA, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization.

Responsibilities

• Work with reliability and operations to identify and resolve long term asset concerns (bad actors and reliability threats).
• Analyze data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend and justify life-cycle cost and reliability improvement activities.
• Own and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures to eliminate re-occurrence.
• Assist in engineering, design, specification and execution of projects to ensure optimal reliability and operability.
• Review and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Develop and assist with Reliability Assessments of facilities and/or equipment.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of Reliability.
• Assist with setting up new facilities and reliability programs.
• Lead identified reliability programs and initiatives.
• Assist with critical spare identification and BOM creations for critical assets.

Benefits

• Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.
• Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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