Reliability Engineer Mgr
Atalco Gramercy Operations
- Gramercy, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement strategies that accelerate and improve current practices and processes to improve equipment performance, reliability and lower repair costs.
- Leverage company subject matter experience/experts to advance current reliability efforts.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive reliability tactical training to operational and maintenance resources.
- Identify required equipment and process upgrades and effectively manage associated projects.
- Represent the company's interest through interaction with outside shops when work is sent out for fabrication and/or repair.
- Provide leadership in a Lean Manufacturing environment; consistently driving out waste.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure operational effectiveness and life cycle cost considerations.
- Lead the Reliability team with a commitment for their development through performance management, individualized development plans/opportunities, and visibility.
- Implement and oversee the following predictive programs: vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, lubrication, root cause failure analysis, and N.D.E. programs.
- Establish maintain, and leverage value from a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for tracking work orders, planned/predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory/sharing, and maintenance history of plant equipment on a facility wide basis.
- Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics including: unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, and maintenance related costs.
- Initiate, implement, and oversee the plant reliability program based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling, preventive/predictive maintenance, and safety, health & environmental policies and procedures.
- Provides leadership for troubleshooting and conduct root cause failure analysis.
- Accountable for compliance with all Atalco Gramercy Policies, including HSE and governmental requirements.
- Model safe behavior; enforce safety rules; promote safety culture.
- Assure issues are resolved in a timely manner to minimize impacts.
- Solid organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, and to direct and motivate others.
- Ten plus years of management and leadership experience in engineering, maintenance, and/or operational roles with a focus in reliability management.
- 5 plus years working in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferably a refinery environment.
- Must understand the following predictive programs: vibration and oil analysis, thermography, and N.D.T. inspection of ASME pressure vessels.
- Knowledge of pipe fabrication and repair techniques.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution required; graduate degree from an accredited institution in relevant area is a plus.
- Outside in a heavy manufacturing dirty environment.
- Subject to weather impact - heat, cold, rain, sleet.
- Prolonged standing in the units.
- Prolonged sitting at a computer.
- Climbing ladders and steps.
- Sitting at a computer, typing, reviewing information.