Specialty Granules LLC · 2 weeks ago
Maintenance Reliability Engineer I
Specialty Granules LLC is a company with over 90 years of quality products and superior service. They are seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer I who will assist in developing and executing reliability improvement plans, focusing on improving uptime and reliability. The role involves working under supervision to build foundational skills in reliability engineering practices.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Google Suites
CAD
Analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to lead/influence others
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
Vacation package
Company
Specialty Granules LLC
Specialty Granules LLC has been a leader and innovator in aggregates and mining for over 100 years, manufacturing specialized products for the roofing, construction, and agricultural industries.