What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Specialist position at CDI Engineering Services?
Overview
“ENGINEERING A BETTER TOMORROW”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.
Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.
Position Summary
The Reliability Specialist is responsible for improving equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability through data analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, root cause failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to reduce downtime, optimize asset performance, and support operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Asset Reliability Management • Monitor asset performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities. • Evaluate critical equipment and establish reliability standards. • Support lifecycle management of plant assets and equipment. • Recommend equipment modifications to improve reliability and maintainability. • Assist with day-to-day maintenance and field activities for millwrights. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance • Develop, review, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs. • Implement/support predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies such as: o Vibration analysis o Thermography o Ultrasound testing o Lubrication Program o Condition monitoring • Analyze maintenance effectiveness and adjust maintenance strategies as needed. • Ensure maintenance plans align with manufacturer recommendations and operational requirements. Analysis, Reporting, and Problem Solving • Participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations for equipment failures. • Identify recurring reliability issues, assist with troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions. • Track and verify effectiveness of corrective actions. • Analyze reliability and maintenance performance data. • Generate reports and dashboards to communicate reliability trends. • Recommend data-driven improvement initiatives. • Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime and productivity. Maintenance and Operations Support • Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams. • Collaborate with planners and schedulers to prioritize reliability work. • Assist with development of maintenance procedures and work instructions. • Reviewing maintenance work orders for trends and recurring issues. Project and Equipment Support • Participate in capital projects and equipment commissioning activities. • Review equipment designs for reliability and maintainability considerations. • Support installation, startup, and performance testing of new equipment. • Assist with spare parts optimization and inventory management.
Qualifications
3–7 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, asset management, or industrial operations; alternatively, 10 years of field related experience ie millwright, vibe tech, lube tech, etc. is acceptable.
Knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, AMS).
Education Requirements
N/A
EEO Statement
Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (“TCE”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.
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