Root Cause Failure Analysis Specialist

Reporting to the Reliability Manager but working under limited supervision theRCFA Specialistisresponsibleforleading andfacilitatingstructured root cause failure analysis processes to improve asset health andeliminaterecurring failures acrossmechanical electrical and process role ensures that failures are not only resolved but fully understood and prevented linking equipment condition process performance and human factors.

TheRCFA Specialistplays a critical rolein strengtheningthe sites defect elimination culture by driving rigorous analysis corrective action discipline andorganizationallearning. Thisposition worksclosely with /process and Sr. Electrical/Automation Reliability Engineers Maintenance and Operations to sustain along termreliability improvements.

Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate structured Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for significant chronic and high-risk failures applying formal methodologies (e.g. 5-Why Cause Mapping Fault Tree Apollo TapRoot) to ensure clear identification of true root causes across equipment process and human systems.
• Drive asset health and failure elimination across systems identifying systemic issues impacting reliability performance partnering with reliability engineers to link failure modes to mechanical condition control performance electrical systems and process variability and leading the implementation of sustainable solutions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Lead corrective action management to ensure sustainable reliability improvements defining prioritizing and driving the implementation of corrective and preventive actions while tracking effectiveness through measurable outcomes verifying closure and identifying execution gaps that impact long-term asset performance.
• Analyze failure data to generate actionable reliability insights leveraging work order history failure trends and equipment performance data to identify patterns prioritize areas for deeper investigation and support the development and refinement of key reliability KPIs (e.g. MTBF downtime cost of failure).
• Establish and govern RCFA program standards and processes developing clear triggers and ensuring consistent application across departments while supporting audit readiness and driving continuous improvement through reliability maturity assessments.
• Lead training and capability development in RCFA methodologies across Maintenance Operations and Engineering coaching teams to strengthen problem-solving skills and mindset while fostering and sustaining a culture of defect elimination across the site.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge capture within the RCFA and reliability program developing and maintaining a centralized knowledge base of failure modes and lessons learned proactively sharing insights across the organization to prevent repeat failures and ensuring incorporation of learnings into maintenance strategies standards and engineering practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree inEngineering(Mechanical Electrical Industrial) or relatedengineering degree required

• 7 yrsof experiencein maintenance reliability or engineering in heavy industry
• Reliability principles (RCM defect elimination asset health concepts)
• Interaction between process conditions and equipment performance
• Formal RCFA training (ApolloTapRoot Kepner-Trego etc.)
• CMRP or related reliability certification
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or higherRequired or obtained within the first year of employment
• Experience building or managing RCFA programs
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (work order history failurecoding analysis) Data analysis tools (Excel basic statistical methods) Reliability and problem-solvingframework
  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) methodologies Equipment failure modes across mechanical electrical and process systems Reliability principles (RCM defect elimination asset health concepts) Interactions between process conditions and equipment performance
• Ability to analyzeand Break down complex problems into structured analysis Identifysystemic and latent causes (not just symptoms) Use data to support conclusion and recommendations
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (work order history failurecoding analysis) Data analysis tools (Excel basic statistical methods) Reliability and problem-solvingframework
• Strongfacilitation and questioning skills(5 - Whys)
• Ability tochallenge assumptions and drive accountability
• Effectivecommunicatoracross all levels of theorganization
• High levelof objectivity and attention to detail
• Ability to influence without authority and build cross-functional alignment

Compensation Range:

$90000 $110000

Posting Dates:

07/06/2026 - 08/03/2026

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical dental and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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