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Reliability Engineer

Position Description

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Consistent with CertainTeed Gypsum Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives, the Reliability Engineer identifies and quantifies Line 1 and Line 2 root cause failure(s), and drives permanent solutions to address systemic or chronic mechanical deficiencies to world class levels of safety, environmental impact, quality, service, and efficiency standards within the financial internal controls framework. The position is responsible for: managing the Emergency Work Order (EWO) process, ensuring failures are driven to root cause and eliminated, improving plant up time, asset utilization, mechanical efficiency and capability improvements using proven World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Professional Maintenance and Reliability Centered improvement processes, the development of technical maintenance systems, and cultural and professional growth of team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Champions and models a safety first environment and keeps up to date on new safety policies, procedures and initiatives

• Champions Reliability Centered maintenance activities, utilizing the Professional Maintenance World Class Manufacturing techniques in driving equipment reliabilities to the highest possible levels.

• Works directly with the Maintenance teams to trouble shoot and inspect problem(s)

• Troubleshoots and inspects problems, analyzing and resolving issues accurately and efficiently in a cost effective manner

• Develops and optimizes inspection and time based preventative maintenance

• Use predictive technology to drive equipment reliability

• Utilize WCM tools to identify and eliminate root cause failures

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)to improve maintenance quality and reduce or eliminate issues

• Develop plans for weekly down days and extended outages to implement counter measures developed from root cause analysis

• Ensures key performance indicators are captured and reported for equipment reliability, planning and scheduling business flow process.

• Track and present all performance measures on the Reliability Pillar Board

• Provides engineering expertise and support for maintaining equipment

• Provides coaching/mentoring and communicates performance updates and plans as directed

• Assures good housekeeping practices (5S) through auditing, enforces plant rules and safety regulations

• Adheres to Safety Management Audit Tool (SMAT) and Observational Safety Audit (OSA) audit usage and compliance

• Fosters a high-performance team environment through engagement, buy-in and contribution.

• Models company Vision, Mission and Values and champions Organizational Health methods

• Works in an effective and cross-functional manner with all members of the plant management team

• Attends and participates in regular and ad-hoc meetings and functions as required

• Work off shift, weekends or holidays as required to support planned and unplanned downtime conditions

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management or similar disciplines, or five (5) years of equivalent training and experience that provides a comprehensive working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices and procedures of a Lean/World Class Manufacturing operation may be substituted for a degree

• Six to eight (6-8) years of applied professional experience working in production in an industrial / manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with Lean / World Class principles and practices

• Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization utilizing differing styles of management and communication; from directive, to coaching and support, through delegation, as the situation arises

• Strong influencer with conflict management skills

• Results driven, flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field

• Ten (10) years of applied professional production experience with specifically 4 years’ experience in direct supervision, employee relations and scheduling

• World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Instructor or similar qualification

• Previous experience in gypsum, steel or paper industry

• Proven ability to be an outstanding coach and leader

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, CMMS experience and familiarity with SAP software

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Reliability Engineer

Location: Seattle, Washington

Posting Date: 04/08/2024

Job Code: USA08705

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