Reliability Engineer

Momentive•Waterford, MI

1d•$92,500 - $135,850

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for engineering support of the site Maintenance and Operations departments. In this role, the individual will ensure infrastructure, process, and equipment reliability to meet production requirements. In addition to production equipment, Momentive Reliability Engineers manage specific programs on site including; Mechanical Integrity of Vessels and Piping, Rotating Equipment Mechanical Seals, Vibration Analysis, Chiller Maintenance and Reliability, and Cooling Tower Treatment. This position is responsible for daily activities of assigned programs and projects, with strict adherence to site EHS requirements. The position will have day-to-day plant support responsibilities including working closely with the hourly maintenance personnel. Strong communication skills are a must, as this position interfaces with numerous departments and levels of leadership.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing plant or related experience.
Demonstrated ability to think and work independently with minimal direction from area and/or other engineering leadership.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation including P&IDs, construction drawings, industry and site codes and standards, and manufacturing operating manuals.
Experience contributing to and/or leading cross-functional and diverse project teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing skills.
Effective time management skills with ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with OSHA PSM programs and OSHA 1910.119.
Experience with SAP or similar ERM maintenance module, purchasing, and project transactions.
Proven ability to be a successful change agent, including teaching and mentoring others.
Experience in union environment, and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse union workforce and contractors.
Project management experience and skills.

Responsibilities

The Reliability Engineer will manage programs to improve reliability of plant assets.
They will drive conformance to plant engineering standards.
Gather maintenance data and analyze to determine failure rate, failure modes, and predict future failures.
Use data to design and quantify reliability improvement projects and determine payback opportunities.
Drive significant improvements in maintenance practices, costs, and environmental health & safety (EHS) challenges.
Assist in major equipment and infrastructure failures by conducting investigations, documenting failure root cause analysis, and work with a team to develop repair plans as necessary.
Implement root cause corrective actions.
Take ownership of and develop master data for equipment records and preventive maintenance.
Review capital project designs and perform supplier/contractor assessments.
Drive adherence to the plant engineering, and EHS principles and standards.
Perform financial analysis of maintenance repairs and programs to support site budget requirements.
Engage operational customers to ensure satisfaction of agreed objectives.
Implement investment projects as needed to support Maintenance and Reliability goals, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100 % base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and f inancial education.