Reliability Engineer

Dunkirk, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 110000

Posted on: 27-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site Reliability Engineer

About the job

To ensure our operations run with exceptional precision and dependability were launching a new Reliability Program. This initiative is crucial for minimizing downtime boosting efficiency and maintaining our competitive edge. Were seeking dedicated professionals to join our Reliability Program Coordination Team and help us drive significant improvements in asset reliability.

This position is responsible for identifying and managing reliability improvements to steel producing equipment and facilities minimizing downtime and ensuring operational efficiency. The Reliability Engineer will report to the Preventative Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities

Leads or participates in Equipment Criticality Assessments Critical Spares Analyses and Root Cause Analyses FMEA

Routinely access and query the CMMS (Maximo) and other equipment databases for data as needed

Provides input to engineering standards based upon equipment failure data and lessons learned

Manages special initiative projects under the direction of the Corporate Preventative Maintenance Engineer.

Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures repairs and evaluating equipment reliability and design improvements to meet its intended or existing service conditions

Works with the Engineering Department to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.

Periodically travel to other Universal sites to benchmark reliability initiatives and develop best practices.

Skills

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical pneumatics and hydraulics.

Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time prioritize tasks and maintain accurate records.

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in maintenance tasks and record-keeping.

Safety Awareness: Adhering to safety regulations and procedures.

Experience: Prior experience in a maintenance or engineering role with specific steel industry experience.

Profile

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Electrical Engineer or any equivalent title.

5 years heavy industrial or manufacturing Steel making experience preferred.

Reliability centered maintenance experience.

Knowledge of IBM Maximo EAM platform is a strong plus.

Compensation:$

Why Universal

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. is a dynamic high-performance manufacturer of advanced specialty steel products and alloys. We supply critical materials that are essential for cutting-edge industries including aerospace power generation oil & gas and heavy equipment.

Recently becoming a subsidiary of Aperam a global leader in stainless electrical and specialty steels we are now part of an international powerhouse with a major worldwide presence.

Joining our team means plugging into a world-class operation where innovation global reach and the manufacturing of mission-critical materials define the every day. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment for those who want to build a career at the heart of specialty materials manufacturing backed by a leading quoted international group.

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Site Reliability EngineerAbout the jobTo ensure our operations run with exceptional precision and dependability were launching a new Reliability Program. This initiative is crucial for minimizing downtime boosting efficiency and maintaining our competitive edge. Were seeking dedicated professionals ...