Reliability Engineer

Albemarle•Silver Peak, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Albemarle is hiring for a Reliability Engineer. This position is in-office and located in Silver Peak, NV.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Preferably Mechanical
3-5 Years of Experience in a Plant/Manufacturing Environment
Experience with both fixed equipment (vessels, piping, heat exchangers, etc.) and rotating equipment (pumps, gearboxes, compressors, centrifuges, couplings, etc.).
Equipment reliability principles and predictive maintenance disciplines knowledge preferred
Advanced computer use skills, knowledge of SAP preferred
Demonstrated technical capabilities and understanding of maintenance work processes and the interfaces with other functional groups
Previous experience troubleshooting mechanical processes.

Nice To Haves

Vessel Inspection Codes
ANSI Knowledge
Contractor Management Experience

Responsibilities

Establish guidelines and specifications (e.g. task, frequency, materials, qualifications, etc.) for properly implementing equipment Preventive Maintenance and equipment health activities.
Develop, lead, and implement systems/processes and equipment upgrades that improve equipment reliability (e.g., preventive and predictive maintenance, maintenance techniques, material recommendations, troubleshooting guides, repair plans, training, spare parts, etc.)
Develop scope for repairs, inspections, maintenance, and modifications to machinery
Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and OEE data to recommend and justify improvements to obtain lowest life cycle Cost
Identify root causes and develop engineering solutions for equipment reliability problems through “Bad Actor” and cost analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and equipment history reviews
Work with process engineers, operations, and maintenance to implement solutions.
Define and setup critical spare parts to ensure they are available when needed.
Provide guidance to mechanical crafts, as required, for performing repairs, inspections, maintenance, and modifications to machinery.
Manage and lead strategic programs (Infrared Thermography, Laser Alignment, Balancing, Lubrication, Steam Tra Maintenance, Oil Analysis, Vibration Analysis, etc.) to improve mechanical equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and Safety
Manage, maintain, and improve the unit's Mechanical Integrity program
Provide measurements of equipment uptime, overall equipment effectiveness, and mean time between failures
Implement and communicate continuous improvement efforts and cost reduction activities
Provide "Design for Reliability" input to capital projects with respect to equipment specifications that create project approaches that minimize life cycle costs.
Assist in identifying the work content of planned shutdowns and provide engineering support during shutdowns.
Develops procedures and specifications for new and existing equipment