Reliability Engineer

Emery Oleochemicals LLC

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent technical degree with relevant experience.
  • Education or training in Reliability Engineering is preferred.
  • Familiarity with 5S and Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
  • Proven experience in maintenance and reliability practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain Mechanical Integrity programs at the Emery site.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability.
  • Implement preventive maintenance strategies using the SAP system and ensure their completion.
  • Establish accountability for site and departmental policies and procedures execution.
  • Develop and implement a formal root cause identification and failure analysis program.
  • Provide leadership to ensure orderly and proactive work based on preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
  • Continuously improve maintenance management systems and establish maintenance standards.

Benefits

  • Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) compliance.
  • Focus on cost-effective and sustainable reliability solutions.
  • Opportunities for professional development in reliability engineering.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement practices.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The primary role of this position is to support the Reliability Department in driving downtime reduction, root-cause solutions, and continuous improvement of reliability systems. This role focuses on equipment reliability across maintenance activities and new construction, as appropriate.

The individual in this position will ensure the efficient utilization of departmental resources while enforcing and complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) standards established by regulatory agencies and Emery Oleochemicals. Additionally, this role will drive optimal plant reliability through the implementation of cost-effective and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead and maintain Mechanical Integrity programs for the Emery site.
  2. Drive continuous improvement in plant reliability.
  3. Implement preventive maintenance strategies within the SAP system and ensure completion.
  4. Establish and reinforce accountability in the execution of site and departmental policies and procedures.
  5. Develop and implement a formal program for root cause identification, failure analysis, and corrective actions related to maintenance failures.
  6. Provide leadership to ensure work is performed in an orderly, proactive manner based on principles of reliable design and preventive/predictive maintenance practices.
  7. Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance management systems, including mechanical integrity programs, work order systems, maintenance standards, and procedures.
  8. Develop, report, monitor, and take responsibility-alongside the Maintenance Manager-for improving key maintenance performance indicators, including:
    • Maintenance expenses
    • Availability component of OEE
    • Number of call-ins
    • Effective planning rate
    • Work ratios compared to total work

Education & Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in another engineering discipline or an equivalent technical degree is acceptable with commensurate experience.
  • Education or training in Reliability Engineering is preferred.
  • Knowledge of 5S and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

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