Senior Reliability Engineer

This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The Senior Reliability Engineer will utilize data-driven methods and cross-functional collaboration to optimize asset performance, support plant safety and compliance, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This role works out of our Duneland facility and reports directly to the Director - Global Maintenance., * Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment and process failures. Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis to identify and eliminate chronic issues.

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization Evaluate existing maintenance strategies and implement condition-based or predictive technologies (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis) to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.

• Asset Reliability & Performance Monitoring Track and analyze reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE, downtime). Develop performance dashboards and reports using data from CMMS, SCADA, or plant historians.

• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) / FMEA Facilitate or participate in RCM, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and criticality assessments to optimize maintenance plans and ensure asset integrity.

• Support Capital Projects and Equipment Design Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure reliability is designed into new systems. Provide input on equipment selection, specifications, and commissioning practices.

• Lubrication & Asset Care Programs Oversee proper implementation of lubrication strategies and precision maintenance practices to extend asset life and improve equipment performance.

• Spare Parts Strategy & CMMS Optimization Work with maintenance planning and supply chain to evaluate spare parts usage, identify critical spares, and ensure accurate asset data and task standardization in the CMMS.

• Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives Lead or support Kaizen events, TPM efforts, and Six Sigma projects to enhance reliability and efficiency across the plant.

• Training & Culture Development Support the development of a reliability-focused culture by training operations and maintenance teams on reliability principles and proactive maintenance strategies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodologies such as TPM, TPS, or WCM.
• 5 years of experience as a Senior Reliability Engineering focused on maintenance and operations in industrial setting (discrete manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMEA, PM Optimization).
• Proficiency in data analysis and experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint).
• Familiarity with reliability tools such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, and oil sampling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
• Certification in Reliability Engineering (e.g., CMRP, CRE) and Six Sigma.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, GMP)