Maintenance Reliability Engineer I

Company Introduction: Over 90 years of quality products and superior service. Job Summary: SUMMARY This Maintenance Reliability Engineer is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of reliability improvement plans for assigned areas, focusing on learning and applying techniques to improve uptime and reliability to meet increased demand. This role works under direct supervision to build foundational skills in reliability engineering practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Implement risk management strategies to include predictive and preventive maintenance activities in mechanical and electrical systems (vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, motor circuit analysis, thermography, equipment laser alignment, etc.). Analyze rotating equipment, electrical systems, and instrumentation systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate or extend the time between failures. Assist with breakdown analysis investigations, failure analysis, Fishbone analysis, and focused improvement activities under the direction of a Senior Engineer. Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and focused improvement teams as a learning experience. Work closely with maintenance mechanics and operators to improve techniques that adversely affect equipment or product quality. Assist project engineers in reviewing specifications and designs to learn about standards that minimize life cycle costs and support high reliability. Identify potential process bottlenecks and suggest continuous improvement ideas to senior staff. Review and update existing Preventative Work Instructions under supervision to maximize the maintenance department’s productively while minimizing wasted time and controlling cost. Review engineering specifications and drawings, propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and business requirements. Level Based Competencies Facilitating Change Continuous Improvement Communication Earning Trust Innovation Execution Safety Focus Continuous Learning Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Technical knowledge/skills Criticality analysis (novice/basic) Mechanical equipment and systems (novice/basic) Preventative and Predictive Technologies (novice/basic) Planning and scheduling (novice/basic) PM Optimization (novice/basic) Root-cause analysis (novice/basic) Failure modes and effects analysis (novice/basic) Preliminary Hazards analysis (novice) Simplified failure modes and effects analysis (novice) Maintainability information (novice/basic) Fault tree analysis (novice) Event tree analysis (novice) MSHA Rules and Regulations (novice/basic) General knowledge/skills Google Suites CAD Analytical and problem solving skills Strong communication skills Leadership/Supervision Ability to lead/influence others Education/Experience· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. 0-1 years of experience in a heavy industrial setting, internships or co-ops preferred. Preference toward Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, with a desire to learn maintenance & reliability best practices including preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance. Dimensions No. of direct reports: 0 - 3 No. of indirect reports: 0 Budget Responsibility: $0 Travel Requirements: Limited domestic travel Working Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environment. Approximately 50% of the work is administrative in nature Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 40 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and working outdoors in temperature extremes At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday. SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. Privacy Policy CA Policy Application Policy For more than 90 years, Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) has been a leading producer of semi-ceramic coated, colored mineral granules for the North American residential and commercial roofing industry. Our longevity is a testament to our dependability as a supplier and the durability of our products. We take pride in the long-term relationships we have cultivated with the roofing industry’s manufacturers. A privately held company, we have the ability and resources to provide exceptional customer service through our high standards of product quality, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. In addition to our Headquarters and Technical Center in Hagerstown, MD, we operate 4 manufacturing locations across the U.S. — Blue Ridge Summit, PA (also called Charmian); Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI (also called Kremlin); and Ione, CA. In each of the communities in which we are located, SGI has become a premier place to work. Our employees enjoy our strong emphasis on safety, our positive work environment, competitive wages and benefits, and our long term stability.