Maintenance Reliability Engineer

A specialized manufacturer, located near Butler, PA, is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the plant preventative maintenance program and providing engineering services to optimize equipment life and reliability.
• Champion the reliability efforts in assigned areas of responsibility by providing technical assistance in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems.
• Coordinate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes and track the implementation of recommendations through resolution.
• Design and manage plant predictive & preventive maintenance systems and guide others through utilization.
• Utilize reliability tools such as failure calculations, failure evaluations, and cost and risk analysis to evaluate and prioritize reliability issues.
• Perform testing as needed for mechanical reliability and to support Plant Inspector.
• Partner with Maintenance Supervisor to evaluate job needs and coordinate resources to complete high priority work.
• Plan and manage process unit and boiler turnarounds, including controlling costs, contractor safety, and environmental concerns.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that or equipment is properly installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Manage RFC (Request for Change) project related to Maintenance work.
• Estimate costs and obtain competitive quotes for major maintenance jobs.
• Manage assigned Capital Projects and contribute to the development of the site capital budget.
• Recommend projects and/or studies to Engineering to support overall plant reliability.
• Assist in spare parts review for ensuring equipment maintainability and reliability.
• Requisition non-stock parts, equipment and supplies for plant services and repairs.
• Assist Operations, Product Control, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.
• Manage plant vehicles and stationary engine driven equipment - registrations, scheduling repairs/inspections and recommend replacements.
• Schedule OSHA inspections on the crane, man lift and bucket truck.
• Fill in as Maintenance Supervisor for vacations and training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing plant or equipment related positions with exposure and responsibilities in the maintenance, reliability and troubleshooting areas
• Rotating equipment and vibration analysis experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Familiar with computerized maintenance systems
• Strong leadership qualities and effective team skills
• Good communication skills a must, ability to multi-task and able to effectively manage union personnel and outside contractors
• Capability of working with all levels of the organization and with outside vendors

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm (able to work OT, off-shift and on-call)