Job Description
Overall purpose of the job The Reliability Engineer increases the reliability of process and machinery equipment in support of manufacturing requirements for dependability, quality, safety, environmental and costs. This individual will work closely with the Technical Services Group along with all levels of operations and quality to identify and prioritize equipment issues. The Reliability Engineer will analyse equipment issues and identify the actions needed to improve equipment reliability. These actions will be some combination of equipment design, installation, operation, and servicing. Main Duties and Responsibilities Establish or maintain a series of Maintenance metrics needed to drive behaviours for improved equipment reliability. Collect and interpret data from various sources to determine the significant contributors of maintenance downtime Initiate and lead RCA investigations for equipment failure including equipment design and installation, operation of the equipment (by people and by automation), servicing issues, along with raw materials and spare parts issues. Determine appropriate countermeasures, document, and issue a formal RFA. Assist and coordinate with the implementation of the approved countermeasures. Improve the reliability of the installed equipment set by improving maintenance procedures (Job specifications, PMs and automation sequencing) Support design engineering for the selection and installation of equipment for optimum reliability, availability, and maintainability. Assist Process Engineers with determining causes of performance degradation of equipment. Support quality in NC/Capa duties. Ad-Hoc duties as required. Utilize appropriate techniques and tools (RCA, RCM, failure analysis) to reduce equipment issues (downtime, deviations, health and safety and expenses). Qualifications and Experience A third level degree in an engineering discipline, with a min of 3/5 yrs relevant experience in relevant environment Proven track record in a maintenance engineering role Knowledge in maintenance best practice systems Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Skills: Reliability Engineering RCM Engineering support Reliability Investigation Engineering Maintenance Facilities Management