Job Description
Job Description
Position : - Senior Reliability Engineer
Location : - Fernley, NV, US | Las Vegas, NV, US | Lovelock, NV, US | Reno, NV, US
Job description
- Client is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial client used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, Client has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets.
- Client's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics . EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Essential Job Functions :
Develop, lead, implement, and track programs / systems / processes / capital projects and equipment upgrades that improve equipment reliability / OEE (e.g., preventive, and predictive maintenance systems, precision maintenance techniques, detailed work plans and schedules, material recommendations, troubleshooting guides, repair plans, tracking spare parts, RCA etc.)Continuously review and improve preventive maintenance task lists and processes. Perform failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) or similar failure mode analysis to develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans / strategies that include equipment checks, and preventive & predictive MaintenanceStudy breakdowns and failures. Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis based on standardized trigger points, then implement corrective actions and improvement plans resulting from the RCFA'sChampion world class Maintenance Reliability Programs that include lubrication, vibration analysis, oil analysis, alignment, balancing, etc.Manage small to large projects as needed to meet and improve equipment safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, performance, and maintenance costs, to achieve desired product quality and production ratesReview inspection reports and analyze data to determine effectiveness, quality of inspection and appropriate inspection intervals.Conduct field analysis of operations, investigations, evaluation, and reviews and provide feedback to appropriate functional groups including executive staffAdditional duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience, and Skills :
7-10 years of supervisory or project experience in a manufacturing process environment5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment5 years industrial maintenance experience with fans, material handling equipment (screw and belt conveyors / bucket elevators / airlocks / pneumatic conveying systems) 480-volt electrical distributionAbility to comply with all corporate policies and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)Ability to measure performance against company standardized KPIs and provide assessments, reports, graphs, and other analyses of maintenance performance on a routine basis.Knowledge of mechanical design, machine design and manufacturing systems ability to easily understand mechanical concepts and processes.Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and digital systems and concepts (motors, controls, instruments, power distribution, etc.)Understand complex mathematical analysis, calculus, and other mathematics for design and troubleshootingAbility to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, process flow, P&IDs, and one-line diagramsExperience with precision maintenance techniques and their practical applicationExperience with CMMS systems computer skills (entering work hours, work orders, parts usage, etc.)Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and MetricsRoot Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)Basic understanding of principles related to reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and 5SBasic understanding of principles related to lean / Six SigmaWork with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic environmentPreferred Education, Experience, and Skills :
Certified maintenance & reliability (cmrp) certificationLean / six sigma green belt project leader certificationKnowledge of industry recognized and generally accepted engineering practices, as well as codes and applicable standardsISO and related standardsCost / capital analysis and justificationSpeak effectively to suppliers, contractors, and employeesWrite routine reports and correspondenceSolve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization and information existsAbility to communicate plans, thoughts, and rational with all levels of the companyExperience with IFS systemsStrong organizational skills with attention to detailStrong technical and troubleshooting skillsStrong mechanical aptitudeClient is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Client is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
