Senior Reliability Engineer

Freeport McMoRan • Climax, KS

1d • $97,500 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Reliability Engineer works to improve equipment and process reliability, prevent interruptions to continuous production, and reduce production costs. The role identifies system constraints and drives their elimination through continuous improvement; develops maintenance methods and plans; investigates equipment failures; and researches processes and technologies to predict and improve reliability. The engineer evaluates existing equipment and processes onsite, establishes precision-maintenance expectations, reviews equipment performance indicators, and analyzes computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) data. The role also develops safety perspectives and recommends engineering solutions to eliminate hazards. The position is based at Climax Mine near Leadville, Colorado. Employees required to work onsite may qualify for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines. Candidates may need to pass a medical exam and required training or testing. The operation runs 24/7, 365 days a year, and employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and five years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and three years of related engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to understand information and communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Customer-focused approach to providing quality service and improving equipment and process reliability.
• Knowledge and understanding of reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Experience with engineering design drawings and schematics.
• Self-starter with solid integrity.
• Understanding of the importance of safety, legality, and quality.
• May be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.
• Must comply with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Identify system constraints and proactively pursue their elimination through the continuous improvement cycle.
• Help ensure uninterrupted continuous production by preventing equipment failures and reducing production costs through maintenance methods that improve process efficiency and reliability.
• Lead or perform root cause analyses of equipment failures, serve as a subject matter expert as required, and assist in identifying and implementing corrective actions or technologies.
• Research reliability processes and identify methods to predict and improve reliability.
• Evaluate existing processes and equipment onsite and establish departmental expectations for precision maintenance.
• Review and establish key performance indices for equipment.
• Identify preventive maintenance opportunities and maintenance plans by leading failure mode and effects analyses.
• Analyze CMMS data for equipment health indicators and identify reports to measure those indicators.
• Develop and provide a safety perspective for equipment and processes, recommending engineering solutions or methods to eliminate hazards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• $1,450 monthly housing allowance for employees required to work onsite, subject to program guidelines.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior