Reliability Maintenance Specialist

Longenecker & Associates•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Reliability Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. Position Objective: The Reliability Specialist will architect, implement, and institutionalize a comprehensive reliability maintenance program. This role is accountable for transitioning the organization from reactive and fragmented practices to a standardized, data-driven, and sustainable maintenance framework within one year. Quarter 1: Foundational Assessment & Program Architecture Milestones: Conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the existing preventative maintenance (PM) program, identifying deficiencies, redundancies, and gaps in procedural rigor. Develop a complete asset hierarchy, inclusive of all primary assets and subordinate sub-assets, ensuring alignment with operational criticality. Perform criticality analysis to prioritize assets based on risk, impact, and failure consequence. Identify and define all required preventative maintenance tasks, frequencies, and methodologies for each asset class. Initiate the evaluation, selection, and procurement process for a reliability maintenance software platform. Quarter 2: System Implementation & Process Formalization Milestones: Finalize and complete procurement and implementation of the selected reliability software platform. Configure system architecture, including asset hierarchy, PM schedules, and data fields. Begin digitization and migration of all PMs, asset data, and maintenance records into the system. Develop standardized work control processes, including work orders, job plans, and documentation protocols. Establish baseline key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance effectiveness and reliability. Quarter 3: Optimization, Execution & Cultural Integration Milestones: Drive program execution, ensuring adherence to PM schedules and work control processes. Perform data analysis to identify trends, failure modes, and optimization opportunities. Refine PM tasks using reliability-centered maintenance principles and real-world performance data. Initiate predictive maintenance strategies (where/if applicable) Begin cross-functional training and mentorship of maintenance and operations personnel. Quarter 4: Program Maturation & Sustainability Milestones: Institutionalize the reliability program as a self-sustaining operational function. Conduct a comprehensive program audit to validate effectiveness, compliance, and maturity. Finalize knowledge transfer, ensuring personnel are fully trained and capable of independent program execution. Establish continuous improvement mechanisms, including feedback loops and periodic reassessments. Demonstrate measurable improvements in reliability and maintenance performance metrics. End-State Expectation: By the conclusion of the one-year period, the reliability Specialist will have fully stood up a robust, scalable, and data-driven reliability maintenance program, with embedded processes, trained personnel, and measurable improvements in asset reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor of science in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or business. Additional experience can be considered in lieu of education.
Prior experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance.
Prior experience in a DOE, NNSA, or NRC setting.
The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements.
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Q‑level security clearance.
CMRP Certification.
CRL Certification.
RMIC Certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the existing preventative maintenance (PM) program, identifying deficiencies, redundancies, and gaps in procedural rigor.
Develop a complete asset hierarchy, inclusive of all primary assets and subordinate sub-assets, ensuring alignment with operational criticality.
Perform criticality analysis to prioritize assets based on risk, impact, and failure consequence.
Identify and define all required preventative maintenance tasks, frequencies, and methodologies for each asset class.
Initiate the evaluation, selection, and procurement process for a reliability maintenance software platform.
Finalize and complete procurement and implementation of the selected reliability software platform.
Configure system architecture, including asset hierarchy, PM schedules, and data fields.
Begin digitization and migration of all PMs, asset data, and maintenance records into the system.
Develop standardized work control processes, including work orders, job plans, and documentation protocols.
Establish baseline key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance effectiveness and reliability.
Drive program execution, ensuring adherence to PM schedules and work control processes.
Perform data analysis to identify trends, failure modes, and optimization opportunities.
Refine PM tasks using reliability-centered maintenance principles and real-world performance data.
Initiate predictive maintenance strategies (where/if applicable).
Begin cross-functional training and mentorship of maintenance and operations personnel.
Institutionalize the reliability program as a self-sustaining operational function.
Conduct a comprehensive program audit to validate effectiveness, compliance, and maturity.
Finalize knowledge transfer, ensuring personnel are fully trained and capable of independent program execution.
Establish continuous improvement mechanisms, including feedback loops and periodic reassessments.
Demonstrate measurable improvements in reliability and maintenance performance metrics.