Reliability Engineer

Revere Copper Products, Inc•City of Rome, NY

17d

About The Position

Member of the Reliability Engineering Team. Works with other engineers and maintenance team members to engineer and design out routine component failures, while implementing condition-based maintenance technology. Originates and develops analysis methods for determining reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Acquires and analyzes data. Investigates to determine the reliability required for the particular situation and prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports for defining reliability problems. Recommends improvements with consideration for cost limitations for equipment up/down time, repair/replacement costs, weight, size, and availability of materials/equipment. Determines the cost advantages of alternatives for developing action plans to comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment.

Requirements

6+ years relevant industrial experience in an asset intensive manufacturing environment, working with heavy industrial equipment
Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance techniques, project management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computerized maintenance management systems in a lean manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience in statistical methods of Reliability analysis (Barringer, Weibull) is strongly preferred
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong computer and organizational skills
Project Management and Execution Experience
Candidates must be willing to work off-shifts and weekends if required. Candidates must also be willing to travel when needed
4 Year Degree; Engineering, Reliability
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance techniques, project management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computerized maintenance management systems in a lean manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience in statistical methods of Reliability analysis (Barringer, Weibull) is strongly preferred
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement improvement strategies, practices, and projects that support operational goals and objectives
Provide technical expertise, support, guidance, direction, and leadership for improving the availability and performance of fixed equipment
Utilize leading edge Reliability-Centered Maintenance technologies in the monitoring, evaluation, selection, and upgrading of fixed equipment to maximize unit availability and performance
Improve equipment availability and control maintenance expenses through Preventive and Reliability centered Maintenance programs
Develop and track KPI metrics to identify improvement opportunities, training opportunities, evaluate trends, and ensure that business objectives are met
Utilize root cause analysis, Failure Mode Effect and Analysis, as well as Preventive and Predictive Maintenance to reduce major equipment failure, reduce repetitive repairs and prevent future failures
Ensure that equipment inspection and preventive maintenance is being performed and documented
Establish training requirements for technical skills related to inspection, prevention, and condition based monitoring
Assist in establishing Maintenance Standards for equipment repair, installation, and calibration
Create a culture of continuous process improvement and employee learning/development
Demonstrate problem solving and decision making qualities that create alignment within the department and the organization