Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

* Implement, and maintain a comprehensive reliability improvement program.
o Monitor critical equipment and assist in the development and implementation of Preventive Maintenance programs.
o Identify equipment and facilities with high maintenance cost and/or high failure rates - mechanical reliability.
o Implement the vibration monitoring program to include data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and implementation of corrective actions.
o Demonstrate improvement of equipment availability through Reliability KPIs

* Support the non-destructive inspection program which includes planned scheduled equipment inspections.
o Implement the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program.
o Evaluate adequacy of plant inspection and testing programs to ensure integrity and availability of mechanical components and systems.
o Ensure the inspection database is accurate and documentation is complete.

* Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment component and system failures, develop and recommend corrective action proposals.
o Perform all necessary analysis, conduct all necessary investigations involving vendors and subject matter specialists as needed to identify failure modes, and classify all findings.
o Gather and classify all data and information pertaining to equipment component and system failures and failure frequencies.
o Develop and implement action plans to eliminate identified failure modes, including but not limited to modifications and changes to:
* equipment component and system specifications and standards,
* inspection, reconditioning, and repair procedures, and
* technician training documents and programs.

* Advise and assist on-site mechanical technicians, planners and maintenance supervisors on modifications and improvements of maintenance re-conditioning and repair procedures and practices.
o Provide technical expertise in regard to job plan development, equipment critical path, job scopes, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.
o Define and approve repairs to service equipment, per RAGAGEPs, potentially including audit and evaluation of contracted repair organizations, and inspection of repair work.