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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** West Fraser
- **Location:** McDavid, FL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Computer Literacy, Data Presentation, IBM Maximo, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/WES5001WFML/JobBoard/0a498053-7ed9-e62f-75be-4ea1cdd9e382/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9546f8af-d82e-4e37-8b68-6456d0470083

## About the Role

* Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree or a strong combination of experience and education
 * Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and / or trades experience is an asset.
 * Demonstrated quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in working with applications developers, IT and other technical domains
 * Experience in communicating and presenting data and technical concepts to audiences with varying backgrounds
 * Self-directed and motivated.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 * Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborate team environment.
 * Effective verbal and written communication skills.
 * Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo.
 * Previous industry experience is preferred

## Description

* Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability.
 * Work with the maintenance teams to identify work practices and other opportunities to prevent machine failures.
 * Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance routes.
 * Implement best practices for lubrication, including the selection and storage of lubricants.
 * Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, areas of opportunity to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and other opportunities to improve plant performance.
 * Training of the maintenance team to improve skills and knowledge
 * Redesign machinery and other components when necessary to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs.
 * Utilize the mill's computerized maintenance management system to manage lubrication and other maintenance activities.
 * Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities.
 * Develop and maintain effective systems for improving plant reliability.
 * Apply technology such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive techniques to improve the mill's reliability program.
 * Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste.
 * Special projects and other duties as assigned.


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