What’s the job?

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for investigating and problem-solving plant reliability issues utilizing Operational Excellence techniques and principles. This position will support the maintenance department in the rationalization, planning, scheduling, and at times execution of maintenance activities to drive improved, sustainable plant reliability in a manner consistent with CertainTeed Roofing Objectives. The Reliability Engineer will also provide leadership in the implementation and support of plant process modifications for the Roofing operation.

Identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost/ benefit analysis and making recommendations to improve efficiencies. Revising and maintaining existing processes; developing and implementing Operational Excellence projects, managing and guiding contractors, consultants, and suppliers. Assist in automation training of technicians, associated automation troubleshooting, and reduction in mean time to repair automation failures. Provides input into planning and scheduling of projects and preparing expense & capital expenditures. Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing assigned installation, maintenance and repair activities and coordinating with other departments to assure minimum downtime for production and maximum safety of employees. Performs failure modes and effects analysis and implements sustainable countermeasures on losses related to downtime. Progressively improves the Professional Maintenance status of all equipment on a prioritized basis using Operational Excellence techniques and ensures sustainability of completed improvements by the maintenance team. Collaborates with Plant Resources (ex: Maintenance, Engineering, Production) to develop a Preventive Maintenance program that drives improved reliability. Develops and implements standard operating and maintenance procedures, and work instructions. Supports the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), SAP. Supports Autonomous Maintenance through training of operators and ensuring that equipment basic conditions are maintained. Provides training for operators and maintenance personnel. Analyzes / stratifies accurate data and information from records to prepare reports, statistics, etc. in support of continuous improvement of reliability. Assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, and supports Operational Excellence initiatives.