Reliability Engineer

West Fraser•Opelika, AL

10d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to improve the uptime of the plant and improve efficiency of the machinery and processes. This position also helps drive new ideas, systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the site. What you will do: Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability. Work with the maintenance teams to identify work practices and other opportunities to prevent machine failures. Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance routes. Implement best practices for lubrication, including the selection and storage of lubricants. Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, areas of opportunity to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and other opportunities to improve plant performance. Training of the maintenance team to improve skills and knowledge Redesign machinery and other components when necessary to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs. Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system to manage lubrication and other maintenance activities. Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities. Develop and maintain effective systems for improving plant reliability. Apply technology such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive techniques to improve the mill’s reliability program. Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste. Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree or a strong combination of experience and education
Demonstrated quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in working with applications developers, IT and other technical domains
Experience in communicating and presenting data and technical concepts to audiences with varying backgrounds
Self-directed and motivated.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborate team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and / or trades experience is an asset.
Previous industry experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability.
Work with the maintenance teams to identify work practices and other opportunities to prevent machine failures.
Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance routes.
Implement best practices for lubrication, including the selection and storage of lubricants.
Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, areas of opportunity to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and other opportunities to improve plant performance.
Training of the maintenance team to improve skills and knowledge
Redesign machinery and other components when necessary to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs.
Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system to manage lubrication and other maintenance activities.
Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities.
Develop and maintain effective systems for improving plant reliability.
Apply technology such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive techniques to improve the mill’s reliability program.
Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.