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SummaryThe primary role of the reliability engineer is to improve equipment and process reliability through the implementation of proactive work methods and procedures. The reliability engineer is responsible for introducing and implementing best practices in maintenance and operations in support of continuous reliability improvement.

SummaryThe primary role of the reliability engineer is to improve equipment and process reliability through the implementation of proactive work methods and procedures. The reliability engineer is responsible for introducing and implementing best practices in maintenance and operations in support of continuous reliability improvement.Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, statistics, mathematics, or technical degree or equivalent plant reliability experience.
• CMRP certification required.
• Must have good leadership, organizational, communications and people skills.
• Knowledge of Reliability Processes is necessary to have a full understanding of this position.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes opportunities for reliability improvement, then develops and improvements in these areas.
• Key practice standards
• Maintenance work process
• Metrics, Balanced Scorecard
• CMMS inboxes, KPIs, reports
• Reporting application for data and period maintenance costs
• Labor productivity and delay data
• Accounting - controllable maintenance expenses and other expenses
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of appropriate preventive maintenance schedules and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Project reliability engineering checklist
• Lubrication Best Practices
• Bill of Materials
• Equipment Manuals
• Standard Operating Procedures
• PM Leadership Team maintenance schedules
• Utilize principles of root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability centered maintenance (RCM) to solve complex problems. Maintains and shares expert knowledge in the area for proactive maintenance management including preventive maintenance optimization, predictive technologies, and precision maintenance techniques.
• Proactive
• RCM analysis
• RCA
• FMEA
• Predictive/Condition based
• Oil Analysis
• Ultrasonic leak detection/Ultrasonic Noise Measurement
• Infrared (IR) thermography
• Vibration analysis
• Operational performance data – pressure, temperature, flow rates
• Precision Maintenance
• Alignment
• Correct Torques and Tensions on all critical components
• Accurate Fits and Tolerances
• Develops, recommends, presents, and coordinates training for plant personnel regarding equipment and process reliability.
• Reliability topics for craftsmen and production personnel
• Provide basic overview to all new employees
• Network other plant reliability engineers
• Operational Excellence Discussion Group conference calls
• Supplier partnerships (DXP, Kaman, Multivac)
• On-line and in-plant industrial maintenance courses and training
• Supports expanded utilization of the Company's Enterprise Asset Management System and it use as a key management information tool.
• EAM Leadership Team
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Equipment/Assets
• PM schedules
• Work Orders
• Requisitions
• Inventory
• Reports
• MRO item setup system
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises employees in the office to ensure quality service in accordance with the Personnel Manual and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited:

• Determining staffing requirements necessary to meet the department's needs.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees in performance of duties in compliance with all state and federal standards and laws as well as company requirements.
• Appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees including terminations.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Planning and directing work schedules to assign and coordinate the work of office employees to promote efficiency of operations and in accordance with budgeted hours, ensuring that all duties are performed – work assignments to assist staff in completing and performing such tasks.
• Delegating administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to as deemed necessary.
• Monitoring turnover rates, employee surveys, and grievances to identify and address trends and/or critical indicators.
• Monitoring licensure of current staff to ensure they have a valid and current license as needed.

Language SkillsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well. Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as grafts/flow sheets, financials, general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, and other administrative forms as outlined above.Must be able to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings. Must be able to present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups including employees, managers, and the general public.Mathematical SkillsIn order to perform duties, must be able to:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and fractions.
• Compute rate, discounts, ratios, and percent, and
• Make, read, and interpret financials, graphs, rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense and judgment in solving problems and interpreting and understanding instructions furnished in written or oral form. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action yet reason when to involve supervisor.Computer SkillsBasic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Must be able to create, modify and improve spreadsheet to better track and improve plant performance.Other Skills And Abilities

• Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Basic office skills such as phone skills, voice mail, copying, faxing, typing, and directing visitors.
• Ability to cope with the physical and emotional stress of the position as employee may be subject to hostile or emotionally upset residents, personnel, and/or visitors.
• Ability to function independently given assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate, work, and interact with a variety of individuals.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers to feel, manipulate small objects, write, and type. The employee is frequently required to bend; squat/kneel; twist/turn; sit; talk; hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull; climb; walk; stand; and balance. The employee is rarely required to smell and/or taste. The employee must frequently lift/carry/move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently subject to interruptions.We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Which Includes

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability
• Referral program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans

Wholestone Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing

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