About the JobThe Facilities Reliability Engineer is responsible for proactive identification, management, and improvement of facilities-related equipment/asset lifecycles through the use of data-driven analysis of machine operation and associated failure modes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide support in the manufacturing of optical fiber with a focus on Facilities Equipment Reliability: HVAC/Chillers/Air Compressors/Process Water systems/Boilers/High Purity Gas Delivery systems, etc.
- Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.
- Generate and deploy facilities equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness.
- Track downtime and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets.
- Participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified facilities equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one.
- Lead investigations into facilities equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis.
- Work will technical and maintenance staff to identify and mitigate recurring facilities equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure.
- Maximize production equipment effectiveness, including:
- Safety for employees operating equipment.
- Maximizing equipment availability and uptime.
- Readiness to support strategic business growth.
- Collaborate regularly with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve both short and long term issues.
- Identify, implement, and/or support continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred).
- At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools.
- Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated collaborative interpersonal interactions.
- Exhibits energy and positive attitude to facilitate change (ie. Change Agent).
- Well organized and disciplined in prioritization of responsibilities.
- Knowledge and consistent use of Lean tools (ie. 6S, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, etc...)
- Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills and tools utilization (ie. RCA, FMEA, 5-Why, etc...)
- Demonstrate self-assured decision making and critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
- Ability to provide critical feedback, translating complex topics into simplified steps with a focus on facilitation and presentation.
Work Environment:This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.
- Performs jobs under varying conditions (Dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.)
- Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (Shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required).
- Required to enter walled containment areas and access roofs on an infrequent but as needed basis which will at times require working in areas that are uncomfortably hot or cold.
