Reliability Engineer
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Job Location:
Gramercy, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
A Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring that equipment systems and processes perform consistently and dependably over their intended lifecycle. This role focuses on improving asset reliability reducing downtime and implementing long-term engineering solutions that enhance performance safety and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Asset Reliability & Performance
- Monitor equipment performance and analyze failure data to identify trends root causes and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement reliability improvement plans for critical equipment.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using methods such as 5-Why Fishbone or FMEA.
2. Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
- Design and optimize predictive maintenance strategies (vibration analysis thermography oil analysis NDE Inspection etc.).
- Support maintenance teams in developing preventive maintenance procedures.
- Maintain reliability models and equipment histories.
3. Engineering Analysis & Optimization
- Evaluate equipment design and recommend modifications to improve reliability or reduce life-cycle costs.
- Perform risk assessments and reliability modeling (e.g. RBM TPM RCM etc).
- Review system specifications to ensure alignment with reliability standards.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with maintenance operations engineering and safety teams.
- Provide technical support during equipment failures or downtime events.
- Lead multidisciplinary meetings to implement reliability improvements.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate documentation of reliability programs KPIs and failure reports.
- Track and report reliability metrics (MTBF MTTR OEE downtime trends).
- Develop and deliver reliability training for technicians and operations groups.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles (RCM FMEA RCA TPM RMB).
Advanced maintenance work process knowledge and experience
Advanced knowledge of parts inventory management and mechanical/electrical equipment design reliability principles
Analytical critical and problem-solving skills.
Troubleshooting Experience
Knowledge of engineering concepts such as lifecycle asset management risk management and loss elimination.
Knowledge of Project Management Methodology
Knowledge of Rotating Equipment Pressure Vessels Valves and Piping Systems
Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams
Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads
Possess self-management and critical thinking skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related field).
- 37 years of experience in reliability maintenance engineering or similar role.
- Certifications preferred:
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE ASQ)
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Typical Work Environment
- Industrial or manufacturing facilities such as energy chemical aerospace automotive food processing or utilities.
- Some roles may require on-site inspections audits or field work.
Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles (RCM FMEA RCA TPM RMB).
Advanced maintenance work process knowledge and experience Advanced knowledge of parts inventory management and mechanical/electrical equipment design reliability principles Analytical critical and problem-solving skills. Troubleshooting Experience Knowledge of engineering concepts such as lifecycle asset management risk management and loss elimination. Knowledge of Project Management Methodology Knowledge of Rotating Equipment Pressure Vessels Valves and Piping SystemsSoft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads Possess self-management and critical thinking skills Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related field).
- 37 years of experience in reliability maintenance engineering or similar role.
- Certifications preferred:
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE ASQ)
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
The Atlantic Alumina Company LLC owned alumina refinery in Louisiana is the last remaining operating alumina manufacturer in the United States.
