Reliability/Maintenance Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and execute monthly vibration routes; collect and analyze vibration data from all key equipment at New York Operations facilities.
• Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer to investigate areas of concern, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the Reliability Engineer in maintaining, repairing, and replacing vibration monitoring equipment, as well as installing and upgrading new monitoring systems.
• Develop, maintain, and expand the oil sampling program. Serve as the liaison between the oil sampling company and mill personnel, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Verify equipment data within AS400 (MARCAM) and coordinate with the Reliability Engineer to establish and maintain an audit schedule ensuring data accuracy.
• Ensure all equipment across the New York Operations is properly tagged with equipment and position numbers consistent with MCC labels, P&IDs, and LOTO documentation.
• Collaborate with the E&I Department to collect infrared thermography data and follow up on identified issues.
• Serve as the point of contact for external vendors conducting audits, surveys, or inspections. Ensure findings are reviewed, documented, and addressed promptly.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations using root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and recommend long-term corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and guidance to hourly maintenance personnel on new or revised preventive maintenance (PM) techniques and predictive technologies.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of predictive maintenance programs (e.g., vibration, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound).
• Assist in maintaining the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) by entering data, updating maintenance schedules, and generating reliability reports.
• Contribute to reliability initiatives such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) tracking, spare parts optimization, and maintenance procedure standardization.
• Provide maintenance and electrical support to the mills and engineering staff as required.
• Adhere to all plant safety and GMP policies. Follow the Twin Rivers Food Safety Policy and procedures when performing all tasks.

Note: The above represents the primary essential duties of the job but does not exclude other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

·         3 – 5 years industrial maintenance experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Experience in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or predictive maintenance programs.

·         Certification in vibration analysis, thermography, or lubrication analysis.

·         Experience in a paper manufacturing or similar industrial environment.

COMPETENCIES

·         Fostering Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others and promote collaboration.

·         Developing Others: Provides guidance and coaching to enhance team capabilities.

·         Influencing Others: Effectively gains support for ideas, proposals, and solutions.

·         Attention to Communication: Ensures critical information is shared accurately and promptly.

·         Analytical Thinking: Approaches problems systematically and logically.

·         Initiative: Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities for improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to:

• Remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time; stand or walk for extended periods.
• Bend, climb stairs, and access all areas of equipment, including elevated and confined spaces.
• Operate and inspect machinery safely and effectively.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).