Reliability Engineer

Golden Aluminum•Fort Lupton, CO

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer will help ensure the design, reliability, and performance of Golden Aluminum’s aluminum rolling mill facility. The role designs, develops, and implements maintenance and reliability strategies to optimize equipment efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve operational reliability. It works with maintenance personnel and cross-functional teams, monitors equipment condition and reliability metrics, and provides technical support for equipment failures and corrective actions. The role may require extra hours and responding to maintenance emergencies as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience with reliability engineering principles, predictive maintenance techniques, and condition-based monitoring; preferably in metal processing, rolling mill, or finishing manufacturing facilities.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to work extra hours and respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to aluminum rolling mill operations.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement maintenance and reliability programs to support continuous, efficient operation of the aluminum rolling mill.
Conduct equipment assessments and condition monitoring to identify potential failures and implement predictive maintenance measures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve plant reliability.
Develop and manage KPIs for reliability metrics and provide regular reports to management.
Work with the maintenance team to establish preventive maintenance plans and schedules based on analyses of key failures.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and develop and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure spare-part availability and support for critical equipment.
Keep current with industry best practices, technological advancements, and emerging reliability and maintenance trends.