Reliability Engineering Manager

Position Title: Director of Reliability Engineering

Hire Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hire

Location: Indianapolis, IN / Orange, TX / East Liverpool, OH

Schedule: Onsite, <50% Travel (Local)

About our Client:

Our client is a global leader in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000 employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Position Summary:

As the Reliability Engineering Director you will be responsible for our reliability and risk aversion across the enterprise by developing reliability plans and proactive/preventative maintenance strategies, conducting robust root cause investigations, analyzing data and creating capital plans for all locations. This role reports to the Director, Corporate Engineering within the Operational and Engineering Center of Excellence.

Why us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: Your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health & safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely & ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Actively reviews practices, workflows and systems to identify opportunities and advises on appropriate interventions for process improvements that impact production and business results
• Facilitates change management by engaging with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of proactive reliability improvements; provides training and support to employees at all levels to encourage the adoption of new processes and tools
• Drives knowledge exchange with technology experts (plant resources, engineering solutions, internal/external consultant groups, sister plants, etc.) to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities
• Encourages innovative thinking and explores new technologies or methodologies that could further enhance reliability within the company
• Analyzes equipment failure data to identify patterns and trends
• Conducts root cause analysis to determine the underlying cause of problems
• Maintains responsibility for maintenance programs for data extraction and trends to create overall strategic improvements
• Designs, develops and implements new maintenance procedures including monitoring and testing equipment
• Identifies new technologies and processes that can improve equipment performance and reliability
• Monitors the effectiveness of implemented initiatives and makes necessary adjustments
• Creates and presents reports on initiatives and their impact to leadership
• Analyzes business processes and equipment end-to-end to identify improvements and recommend solutions
• Maintains the ability to travel to facilities as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)

Experience:

• 10 years of proven experience in reliability engineering (required)
• 7 years of project management experience (required)
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance (required)

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Strong written & verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, drive change and influence others
• Results-orientation with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information from a variety of sources
• Ability to see the big picture, while translating details into an organizational perspective
• Ability to develop and track KPIs for risk aversion, proactive maintenance and reliability initiatives
• Analytical thinking, with the ability to think critically and logically, as well as the ability to work with large sets of data and concisely make sense of them
• Technical aptitude and a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes at hand, including knowledge of the engineering principles and specific systems used across the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner to collaborate effectively with others
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively, including planning, scheduling, and organizing
• Strong attention to detail & precision when analyzing data, implementing improvements & documenting results
• Proficiency in tools such as MPulse, PowerBI, Visio, Microsoft Office Suite applications, data analysis software (e.g. Minitab, Excel), ERP systems, and knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the essential functions and requirements of this role