Job Description
Plant Reliability Engineer
Req Id:
11921
Job Location:
Clarke County
Posting Start Date:
9/30/25
Work Environment:
Onsite
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The Plant Reliability Engineer will be responsible for the continued improvement/development of reliability programs and processes that have direct impact on key areas, such as safety, efficiency, effectiveness, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality.
We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop, refine, and lead the Root Cause analysis program.
- Analyze equipment histories to identify and address specific repetitive failures.
- Drive lean initiatives across the processes.
- Lead further development and administration of the downtime tracking program to ensure consistency of tracking throughout the mill.
- Regularly review downtime reports and equipment histories to identify solutions for reoccurring maintenance problems.
- Develop, refine, and lead the Plant Condition Monitoring/PM Program
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure correct Condition Monitoring/PM activities are scheduled and performed when due.
- Develop, refine, and lead the Plant Lubrication Program/including administration of oil analysis program
- Apply value analysis to make maintenance decisions, i.e., repair/replace and repair/redesign.
- Specify and develop standard repair techniques for major repetitive tasks, such as component replacements.
- Work with maintenance team, as necessary, to develop job scopes for major unique jobs.
- Develop the standardization processes, which influence new construction and equipment purchases including materials, equipment and spare parts.
- Identify potential cost reductions through extended parts life, reduced labor cost, and other part-related improvement techniques.
- Participate in the review phase of design of capital additions and changes in plant layout to ensure full maintainability of equipment, utilities, and facilities.
- Participate in approval of all new installations and technologies, including those done by contractors, to ensure their maintainability and reliability as influenced by life cycle costing
- Train, develop and coach internal resources and key stakeholders.
- Some travel may be required
What do I need to be successful?
- 5+ years’ industry experience
- In-depth practical knowledge of manufacturing process
- In-depth knowledge of Maintenance and Reliability systems and process improvement process
- Knowledge of safety, health and environmental rules, laws, requirements and applicable LP programs
- Ability to interpret and apply HR, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
- Knowledge of correct application of systems and processes that ensures continuous improvement (safety, maintenance, quality and manufacturing)
- A creative approach to new ideas
- Knowledge of engineering and design principles
- Basic budgeting and financial analysis skills
- Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Education
- Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Bachelors’ degree preferred.
Work Environment
- OSB Manufacturing Plant
- Office Setting
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