Job Summary
The Maintenance Reliability Technician is responsible for maximizing the function and performance of the operation’s machinery and equipment. He/she will analyze data to determine potential problems and opportunities, developing and implementing solutions for improvement and schedule maintenance activities.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
•Develop and implement new maintenance procedures to increase the function and performance of machinery and equipment.
•Analyze equipment failure data to identify patterns and trends
•Conduct root cause analysis to determine the underlying cause of problems
•Monitor the effectiveness of machinery and equipment interventions in order to prevent breakdowns, ensure the availability of spare parts.
•Identify and integrate new technologies and processes to improve equipment performance and reliability.
•Develop and implement training programs for employees
•Develop and track KPI’s to drive performance improvements.
•Collaborate with other departments to ensure that reliability is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
Required Skills/Abilities
•Analytical thinking: the ability to think critically and logically, as well as the ability to work with large sets of data and make sense of them.
•Technical aptitude: a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes at hand. This includes knowledge of the engineering principles and specific systems used at an organization.
•Problem-solving: the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
•Communication: the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
•Project management: the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
•Data management skills: the ability to use statistical analysis tools as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
•A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.
•Safety-conscious: the ability to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them.
Education And Experience
•A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.