Reliability Engineer

Drax Group•Aliceville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and driving operational excellence? We're looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our team at our Aliceville pellet plant, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. In this role, you'll be responsible for improving the reliability and performance of plant assets, helping us deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement, implement reliability strategies, and support a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline
Experience in reliability, maintenance, or asset management within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability engineering principles
Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance performance data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to influence change and drive improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience in pellet manufacturing, biomass, forestry products, pulp and paper, or heavy industry
Professional certifications such as CMRP or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis and thermography
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

Leading reliability improvement initiatives across the plant
Conducting root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective actions
Developing and enhancing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Analyzing equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities
Supporting outage planning and major maintenance activities
Working collaboratively with plant teams to improve asset performance and operational efficiency
Monitoring reliability KPIs and driving continuous improvement projects
Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company standards