Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Reliability Engineer for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity in Opelika, AL. Pay: $84,000 to $105,000/ Annually Bonus up to 15%.

The primary responsibility of this position is to improve the plant's uptime and enhance the efficiency of the machinery and processes. This position also helps drive new ideas, systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to identify work practices and other opportunities to prevent machine failures.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance routes.
• Implement best practices for lubrication, including the proper selection and storage of lubricants.
• Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, reduce downtime, track downtime trends by department and machine center, and identify other opportunities to improve plant performance.
• Train the maintenance team to improve skills and knowledge.
• Redesign machinery and components as needed to improve plant reliability and reduce operating costs.
• Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage lubrication and other maintenance activities.
• Assist in planning and executing maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain effective systems for improving plant reliability.
• Apply predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other techniques to enhance the mill’s reliability program.
• Identify opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce waste.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree is preferred
• Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo.
• Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and/or trades experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules, lubrication systems, vibration analysis, and related reliability engineering methods is required.
• Demonstrated quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in working with applications developers, IT and other technical domains.
• Experience in communicating and presenting data and technical concepts to audiences with varying backgrounds.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Sirius Staffing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.