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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Alcoa Inc.
- **Location:** Massena, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $86,500.0 - $130,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Operational Data Store
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://alcoa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/United-States-NY-Massena/Reliability-Engineer_Req-37969

## About the Role

* A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, providing the technical foundation for evaluating equipment performance and systems.

 * Experience in reliability, maintenance, or industrial engineering environments preferred, enabling you to contribute to practical equipment and maintenance solutions.

 * Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems, with the ability to assess equipment condition and reliability risks.

 * Experience with predictive maintenance programs or interest in developing expertise in condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis or lubrication.

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use CMMS or operational data to identify trends and support decision-making.

 * A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and collaboration in an industrial or plant environment.

## Description

You will lead Reliability Excellence initiatives at Massena Operations, using equipment data, reliability tools, and maintenance best practices to improve long-term equipment performance. This role is focused on predictive and preventive maintenance rather than reactive maintenance, helping identify trends, eliminate repeat failures, and support forward-looking decisions.

Working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams, you will translate technical findings into practical recommendations that improve reliability and support operational success.

Key Responsibilities

 * Lead reliability and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen equipment performance, maintenance strategies, and operational decision-making.

 * Analyze equipment performance using predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, oil sampling, and condition monitoring to anticipate failures and improve asset reliability.

 * Conduct equipment criticality analysis and use CMMS and operational data to identify recurring failures, prioritize risk, and recommend corrective actions.

 * Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance activities.

 * Apply reliability tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to eliminate repeat issues and improve long-term outcomes.

 * Support reliability-focused business cases and long-term asset strategies, contributing to system improvements and modernization efforts.


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