Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

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Description

 Implement, and maintain a comprehensive reliability improvement program.

• Monitor critical equipment and assist in the development and implementation of Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Identify equipment and facilities with high maintenance cost and/or high failure rates - mechanical reliability.
• Implement the vibration monitoring program to include data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Demonstrate improvement of equipment availability through Reliability KPIs
  
  

 Support the non-destructive inspection program which includes planned scheduled equipment inspections.

• Implement the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program.
• Evaluate adequacy of plant inspection and testing programs to ensure integrity and availability of mechanical components and systems.
• Ensure the inspection database is accurate and documentation is complete.
  
  

 Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment component and system failures, develop and recommend corrective action proposals.

• Perform all necessary analysis, conduct all necessary investigations involving vendors and subject matter specialists as needed to identify failure modes, and classify all findings.
• Gather and classify all data and information pertaining to equipment component and system failures and failure frequencies.
• Develop and implement action plans to eliminate identified failure modes, including but not limited to modifications and changes to:
  
  

 equipment component and system specifications and standards,

 inspection, reconditioning, and repair procedures, and

 technician training documents and programs.

 Advise and assist on-site mechanical technicians, planners and maintenance supervisors on modifications and improvements of maintenance re-conditioning and repair procedures and practices.

• Provide technical expertise in regard to job plan development, equipment critical path, job scopes, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.
• Define and approve repairs to service equipment, per RAGAGEPs, potentially including audit and evaluation of contracted repair organizations, and inspection of repair work.