Áreiðanleikasérfræðingur / Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Alcoa Fjarðaál seeks a skilled and solution-oriented individual for the role of Reliability Engineer. The position involves developing maintenance plans, assessing their impact through reliability analyses, managing spare parts, and conducting problem cause assessments in alignment with Fjarðaál's strategy.

1. General Overview of the Role

Purpose and Objective: To support reliable and cost-effective operation of equipment by developing preventive maintenance plans and evaluating their benefits through reliability analyses.

Scope and Main Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the equipment registry for Alcoa Fjarðaál.
• Creating maintenance plans in accordance with Fjarðaál's reliability strategy and equipment criticality.
• Defining spare parts in the inventory system.
• Preparing work instructions for preventive maintenance.
• Conducting reliability analyses.
• Performing root cause analyses of problems.

Responsibilities: Work in alignment with Fjarðaál's reliability strategy to promote reliable and cost-effective operations.

2. Basic Requirements

Education and/or Certifications Required: Technical or engineering education, or other practical education such as mechanical engineering.

Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including experience in maintenance. Experience in manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Good command of English.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Solid general computer skills and ability to learn new systems.

Communication and Collaboration: Reliability and maintenance specialists work closely with planners, maintenance leads, technicians, operations managers, and technical teams across production areas. Also includes communication with suppliers, service providers, and Alcoa's technical support (Center of Excellence).

Alcoa Fjarðaál is a large and vibrant workplace that operates around the clock. We work together to create export value in a safe and responsible manner, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Alcoa Fjarðaál offers competitive wages, manageable work schedules, and excellent staff facilities. Safety and health are always our top priorities, and we provide ample opportunities for training, education, and professional development. Alcoa's values are integrity, excellence, care, and courage.