Facilities Reliability Engineer

Job Description

The Facilities Reliability Engineer is responsible for proactive identification, management, and improvement of facilities-related equipment/asset lifecycles through the use of data-driven analysis of machine operation and associated failure modes.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

* Provide support in the manufacturing of optical fiber with a focus on Facilities Equipment Reliability: HVAC/Chillers/Air Compressors/Process Water systems/Boilers/High Purity Gas Delivery systems, etc.

* Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.

* Generate and deploy facilities equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness.

* Track downtime and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets.

* Participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified facilities equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one.

* Lead investigations into facilities equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.

* Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis.

* Work will technical and maintenance staff to identify and mitigate recurring facilities equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure.

* Maximize production equipment effectiveness, including:

* Safety for employees operating equipment.

* Maximizing equipment availability and uptime.

* Readiness to support strategic business growth.

* Collaborate regularly with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve both short and long term issues.

* Identify, implement, and/or support continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.

\*\*Qualifications \*\*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred).

* At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience

* Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

* Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools.

* Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated collaborative interpersonal interactions

* Exhibits energy and positive attitude to facilitate change (ie. Change Agent)

* Well organized and disciplined in prioritization of responsibilities

* Knowledge and consistent use of Lea

You should be proficient in:

* Bachelor's Degree
* Data Analysis and Manipulation
* Kaizen
* Lean Manufacturing Principles
* Six Sigma Experience
* Experience in a Manufacturing Environment