Reliability Engineer

An individual formally educated in industrial reliability, data collection, program analysis, and qualified to act as a subject matter expert in preventative maintenance. They must be able to provide accurate and valuable data to the management team for development of paper machine performance. The individual will support the maintenance team with root cause failure analysis to assist in eliminating production failures.

This position does have direct reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Reliability Group, Vibration Data Collection, Lubricators, and Oil Analysis Program
• Set up Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules, build Bill of Materials (BOMs) and document data to optimize Equipment run time.
• Responsible for development, management, and results for the facility Reliability Program
• Eliminate production limiting failures from the manufacturing process.
• Champion PM/PdM activities Assist coordinating outside contractor services.
• Facilitate the RCFA process.
• Monitors the performance and coordinates the key functions for the reliability program in the areas of planning/execution, vibration analysis and lubrication PMs.
• Utilize maintenance metrics to achieve reliability goals as defined.
• Take ownership of the Root Cause Failure Analysis process.
• To improve Mill overall reliability
• Use various software programs and production databases to document and determine effective process operation for equipment maintenance.
• Execute mill, departmental and personal projects, and initiatives to improve safety, reduce costs, minimize waste, and improve performance.
• A member of the on-call management team.
• Other duties as assigned.