What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Specialist position at Prime Management Group Inc.?
Our client is seeking an experienced Reliability Specialist to develop, lead, and continuously improve the reliability program at their Morristown, TN facility. This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on improving equipment performance, reducing unplanned downtime, and driving long-term operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, enjoys being in the field, and is passionate about reliability, maintainability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve the site reliability program to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations
- Partner closely with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure reliability and maintainability of new and modified equipment
- Drive initiatives focused on:
- Equipment and production processes
- Utilities and facilitie
- Controls and safety systems
- Define, design, implement, and continuously improve maintenance strategies, including:
- Value-added preventive maintenance (PM) programs
- Predictive maintenance (PdM) and non-destructive testing methodologies
- Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable, root-cause solutions impacting:
- Production capacity and uptime
- Product quality
- Operating and maintenance costs
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Provide technical support during routine and urgent equipment issues
- Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen maintenance team capabilities
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to solve complex mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues
- Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Willingness to work hands-on in the field alongside mechanics and operators, including responding to critical equipment issues as needed
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
- 5 years of experience in a Reliability Engineering or Reliability Specialist role
- Prior experience in a maintenance leadership or technical role (Manager, Supervisor, or Technician) strongly preferred
What’s in It for You
- Opportunity to build and shape reliability strategy at a growing manufacturing facility
- Hands-on role with direct impact on plant performance and efficiency
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong cross-functional engagement
Interested?
For more information, please contact:
Brian Small, Prime Management Group Inc.
brians@pmg.on.ca