Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

The Reliability Engineer’s role is to ensure the Flake Unit process is meeting the on-stream reliability targets and anticipate potential emerging issues.

Responsibilities

• Will use knowledge of the process, product, people and equipment and utilize the RCA process to develop action plans to improve the reliability, quality and safety of the unit.
• This role reports to the Unit Asset Leader and works closely with the unit team, maintenance, engineering and other supports functions at the Narrows VA site.
• Ensures emerging equipment reliability and maintenance issues are identified.
• Develops action plans to achieve results through development and management of PMs, identification of critical spares, and operational changes.
• Engage with 24/7 Team to identify and remove daily execution barriers.
• Conducts Field walkthroughs for hazard recognition, housekeeping, reliability centered rounds, PSSR, equipment related quality issues, etc.
• Define, update, and track alarm performance and changes, where needed.
• Establish and communicate equipment operating parameters for the 24/7 Team.
• Collaborates with Asset Leader to understand and set priority for equipment repairs impacting reliability.
• Coordinates with capital projects owners to create and review scopes, designs, and other elements of capital projects within the unit.
• Builds strategy around reliability system training and knowledge support.
• Supports 24/7 team training and progression program as reliability SME.
• Communicate with outside units to share best practices.
• Supports unit mechanics through training and knowledge transfer of equipment and the maintenance planning work process.
• Utilize Management of Change system and MOC Core team member.
• Assists in the development of energy isolation plans as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience.
• Experience with the Reliability Centered Maintenance process.
• Use of Root Cause Analysis methodology.
• Experience with SAP.
• Candidate must have good technical writing and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills a must.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in team-based environment.

Pay

• Virginia position pays between $81,100 and 107,400/year.
• Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.