Reliability Engineer

Calportland • Salaried • Bryn Mawr, CA, United States, CA, United States • 4d ago

Job Summary

The Reliability Engineer supports cement plant Maintenance and Production departments with problem solving and project execution in order to reduce time, improve process and lower operating costs by effectively applying Reliability Engineering methods and predictive/preventive maintenance programs.

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, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

The annual salary range is currently $95,000 - $115,000.

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
Oversee daily work of dust collection/lube hourly union 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

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 on-going drug and alcohol testing.

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