Reliability Engineer

Job Summary:
The Cordia team is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support maintenance, reliability, and optimization initiatives across its fleet. Reporting directly to the Operations Support Manager, this role focuses on identifying, explaining, and reducing equipment and system reliability losses through data analysis, engineering judgment, and follow-through. The Reliability Engineer helps develop the fleet reliability program and partners closely with plant teams to turn operating and maintenance data into actionable improvements that support safe, reliable service for customers across the region.

Principle Responsibilities/Key Results Areas:

• Help develop, improve, and execute a robust reliability program and contribute to a strategic fleet roadmap.
• Support the establishment and continuous improvement of a standard work management and maintenance planning process, working with plant managers to provide tools and guidance to properly prioritize maintenance tasks in alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize technical documentation, design drawings, operational manuals, and historical data to create clear, usable maintenance procedures.
• Continuously enhance the functionality of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), Fiix, to monitor schedule adherence, optimize asset & spare parts management, and improve the quality of maintenance tasks being performed.
• Conduct assessments of current assets to identify emerging equipment health risks, potential failure points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive the implementation of the Fiix CMMS system for new plants or assets in coordination with plant and corporate stakeholders as part of the region’s growth initiatives
• Propose and implement improved practices, methods, and procedures to increase safety, efficiency, and quality of maintenance work
• Lead root cause analysis reviews for equipment downtime and support development and execution of corrective actions to reduce the risk of repeat failures
• Implement reporting of key performance metrics for the reliability program and leverage data analysis to formulate focused, prioritized improvement plans
• Provide support and training to technicians and plant managers on reliability centered maintenance practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development
• Ensure strict compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best engineering practices for asset management
• Support the continuous improvement mindset for safety, reliability, maintenance, and project management initiatives

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an operations or maintenance environment
• Experience with industrial or energy systems, rotating equipment, thermal systems, or process operations OR a strong demonstrated interest in applied reliability work
• Experience spending time in both data and the field to understand plant/system/equipment behavior
• Proven ability to prioritize work streams to determine the highest impact on overall company objectives
• Track record of owning issues end-to-end, including follow-up after implementation
• Willingness to lead and train others to increase the maintenance planning skillset throughout the organization
• Familiarity with CMMS (Fiix) computer programs or the ability to quickly learn its functionalities
• Comfortable working across multiple facilities and coordinating with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent multitasking skills, capable of managing numerous projects and activities concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively
• High proficiency in computer-based programs including the Microsoft Suite as well as project scheduling tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (engineering, construction management, etc.)
• 8 (8) years of experience in an operations or maintenance environment
• Experience in contributing to or helping build a comprehensive reliability program
• Experience developing and improving plant and system processes, authoring clear and effective SOPs, and leading the implementation of process and system changes across multiple operating facilities.
• Fiix maintenance management program and/or NetSuite experience
• Aveva PI operational data platform experience
• Exposure to data analysis, controls, or instrumentation
• Knowledge of industry best reliability practices (root cause analysis, equipment health scores, predictive maintenance technology, etc.)