Reliability Manager

Overview

The Reliability Manager is responsible for the continued implementation and leadership of a progressive and integrated Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Equipment Reliability Improvement process. The Reliability Manager is a key leader in creating and managing change in the organization. They are considered a leader on the Operations management team and are responsible for driving step change improvement of plant reliability, championing the continued move from reactive to proactive maintenance. They will apply their knowledge and experience to ensure continuous improvement to optimize the company's physical assets and maintenance and reliability processes and strategies. They will lead implementation, acceptance, and adoption of the enterprise asset management (EAM) system.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping guidelines. Follow safety guidelines, wear designated personal protective equipment (PPE), meet OSHA safety requirements, and ensure that safety measures are followed.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to identify, prioritize, and implement proactive maintenance and asset reliability improvement processes and projects.
• Monitor and manage performance against defined metrics.
• Train and develop partners in Maintenance Excellence concepts and tactics.
• Provide project management support for Engineering, EAM, and Maintenance Excellence.
• Assist in development of the Maintenance and Reliability teams.
• Use leadership and expertise in the principles of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and RCM to create an environment of continuous, aggressive defect elimination that drives asset reliability improvement.
• Provide direction and technical support for the plant Maintenance Department.
• Work with Engineering and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop equipment and installation standards.
• Oversee and lead the daily activities of the Reliability Engineer(s).
• Oversee and lead the development and training of the Reliability Engineer(s).
• Work with Project Management to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Assist in developing design / installation specifications and commissioning plans. Assist in developing criteria for and evaluating equipment and technical MRO suppliers and maintenance service providers. Develop acceptance tests and inspection criteria.
• Participate in the pre-startup safety review of new installations.
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing to confirm adherence to functional specifications.
• Implement and maintain Reliability key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Process Safety Functions : Together with other members of the leadership team, ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in machinery installation and maintenance-related projects.
• Assist in audits and audit preparation.
• Assist other partners in departments outside the Reliability Manager primary department assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirement

Competencies

All Company Core Competencies as well as the following job specific competencies :

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment, outside, and exposed to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. During construction, the employee will be required to work in a construction zone with various hazards normally experienced in these environments. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee may experience range of temperatures from -10 degrees F to 100+ degrees F when outside. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, including long distances, sit, stand, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb stairs and ladders / tanks up to 50' in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, car, or other modes of land transportation.

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