Associate Reliability Engineer
Job Summary
The Associate Reliability Engineer supports cement plant Maintenance and Production departments with problem-solving and project execution in order to reduce time, improve the process, and lower operating costs by effectively applying Reliability Engineering methods and predictive/preventive maintenance programs. This position would have to oversee all maintenance department planning and scheduling activities.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Engineer, and Purchasing to ensure that all necessary inventories are established for spare parts and most common repair parts for critical equipment
- Inspect and evaluate equipment and develops reliability centered maintenance programs
- Work closely with Planner and Purchasing to establish and maintain effective Bill of Materials (BOM) process in conjunction with maintenance program
- Troubleshoot problems in the plant by studying and determining root causes of failures
- Prepare information to present root cause failure conclusions
- Implement corrective/preventive actions ensuring optimal reliability
- Identify, collect, analyze, and manage various types of data to minimize failures and improve performance, and use failure analysis and other types of root cause analysis in support of reliability
- Establish and manage plant vibration and the lubrication and oil analysis programs for all systems
- Establish and maintain preventative maintenance measures and documentation for all equipment
- Maintain and modify, as needed, the plant engineering systems and library
- Manage projects including but not limited to project safety, scope development, budget, tracking/controlling, coordinating with internal resources as well as outside vendors
- Assist with departmental budget development, maintenance reporting, and capital expenditure requests
- Manage, engage and utilize all levels of employees to assist in generating creative ways to drive continuous improvement and increased reliability
- Foster a culture of reliability; develop and provide training to personnel so that they can support safety, equipment reliability, and process efficiency
- Coordinate apprenticeship-training program for new maintenance employees
- Coordinate training classes with vendors and equipment suppliers regarding plant equipment
- Help facilitate a culture change throughout the maintenance department
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Civil Engineering
- Reliability Engineer Certification preferred
Requirements/Qualifications
- Knowledge of instrumentation, process controls (PLC’s), motors, starters, and VFD’s
- Knowledge of fluid systems (compressible and non-compressible), Vibration, Rotating equipment
- Comprehensive computer software knowledge required including; Excel, Word, Project, AutoCAD, and PowerPoint
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility
- Must understand and comply with Lockout/Tagout procedure and safety requirements
- Ability to exercise independent decision-making and prioritize conflicting demands
- Must be willing to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
- Strong communication, organizational, planning, and scheduling skills
- Ability to teach on all levels (supervisory and hourly)
- Physical requirements: Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), climb stairs/ladders up to 200 ft. in elevation, climb on equipment to provide supervision, walk long distances, stoop, crawl under and into enclosed spaces
- Drive automobile to various plant sites and work locations; must be able to travel overnight (air/auto)
- Possess and maintain a valid class C driver’s license
Preferred:
- Industrial plant experience
- Working knowledge of SAP Production
- Experience working with a union contract
- Understanding of state labor laws related to wage and hour
- Maintenance or Reliability Engineering experience preferred
Benefits
At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.