Reliability Engineer

Job description

Reliability Engineer
Bridgeport, NJ
Salary: $130,000 – $145,000

As a Reliability Engineer, you will work closely with the North American Sites Maintenance Manager to enhance the reliability of equipment across North American Operations, thereby boosting productivity. Your role encompasses the establishment and enforcement of Reliability programs, policies, and practices aimed at minimizing equipment malfunction through optimal manufacturing methods and improvements to machinery. This position primarily provides engineering and technical assistance to improve the integrity and reliability of both rotating and static equipment, as well as their economic efficiency.

Key Responsibilities of the Reliability Engineer:

• Deliver technical support to production and maintenance teams at all North American manufacturing locations.
• Conduct failure analyses (including root cause analysis) to identify equipment issues and implement corrective measures.
• Guide the development and oversight of preventive maintenance programs at the sites.
• Oversee the mechanical integrity program for fixed equipment at the plants.
• Actively engage in departmental and site safety and environmental initiatives.
• Provide administrative and technical assistance to maintenance teams focused on improvement objectives.
• Lead or participate in cross-disciplinary teams to resolve equipment issues, investigate incidents, and enhance reliability.
• Establish and monitor metrics to identify challenges, prioritize solutions, and validate improvement expenditures.
• Carry out component failure analysis as necessary.
• Conduct all activities with a firm commitment to personal and collective safety on-site. Promptly report any safety, health, or environmental concerns to management for resolution.
• Cultivate a culture of preventive and predictive maintenance by employing best practices, evaluating current processes for accuracy.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance to evaluate manufacturing efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct risk evaluations and reliability-centered analysis, applying engineering concepts to address mechanical issues affecting reliability while collaborating with technical teams for enhancements.
• Provide training and support to ensure effective execution of reliability strategies.
• Work with a variety of equipment including rotating machinery, pressure vessels, piping systems, and compressors.
• Draft new maintenance procedures as necessary and revise existing protocols.
• Lead root cause failure analysis utilizing mechanical principles.
• Review mechanical designs for plant and capital initiatives to ensure design integrity and familiarity with new assets.
• Contribute to plant outage planning and assist in the execution of those outages.
• Adhere to management processes for changes.
• Provide technical guidance in uncovering root causes of equipment failures and performance challenges to bolster asset reliability and productivity.
• Manage assigned capital projects from start to finish.
• Comply with Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies, while being mindful of ISO 9001 and RC14001 management system directives applicable to this role.
• Assist in the implementation and upkeep of ISO 9001 and RC14001 management systems.

Requirements for the Reliability Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, focusing on rotating and stationary machinery.
• Proven expertise in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for industrial systems, including predictive and preventive maintenance techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, and reliability methodologies.
• Competence in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Skilled in maintenance management software, computer applications, and MS Office suite.
• Strong organizational capabilities and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.
• A steadfast commitment to safety, quality, and progressive enhancement of maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA’s standards regarding mechanical integrity and process safety management.
• Outstanding communication skills and problem-solving aptitude.
• Proven skills in work planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience leading teams in the implementation of improvements or new processes.
• Background in conducting training or presentations for small groups of hourly employees.
• Experience in performing inspections within industrial settings.
• Ability to identify and prioritize opportunities for savings, process throughput enhancements, and yield maximization.