Reliability Engineer

Company: Carpenter Technology Corporation
Location: Reading
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Lead improved reliability of the physical assets/equipment in by eliminating failures through development and implementation of proactive maintenance strategies, root cause failure analysis, and identification, development, and implementation of design enhancements and other improved methods.
• Serve as RCM Champion. Provides tactical leadership to 5 RCM workstreams.
• Act as a leading resource within Carpenter for development and implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs and systems. Organize and direct workstreams focused on RCM. Provide guidance, direction, and support to others, including peers.
• Act as a leader and ambassador for the Reliability Centered Maintenance culture of Carpenter.
• Responsible for the cost-effective reliability and failure minimization of all equipment in designated/assigned operating areas. Investigates and resolves difficult root cause failure analysis to prevent failures.
• Assist, coach, and teach less experienced department personnel in complex root cause failure analysis which includes, but is not limited to, the application of Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced root cause analysis (RCA), Statistical Methods and RCM. Leads and drives optimized equipment maintenance plans (EMP's) with all new equipment installations and modifications.
• Prepares and analyzes diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports of downtime data and provides recommendations for reducing outages. Identifies, recommends, and implements solutions to downtime situations based on analysis of the manpower/equipment/reliability required to resolve the situation while considering cost limitations for equipment up/down time, repair/replacement costs, and availability of materials/equipment.
• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • A minimum of an Associates degree in engineering or related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience within maintenance to include both hands-on and leadership examples
  • Proven track record of Reliability Centered Maintenance development and implementation displayed through a working knowledge of RCM (reliability centered maintenance) methodologies, best practices and systems
  • Maintenance Planning experience
  • A thorough understanding of the four types of maintenance with proven experience in how and when to deploy each type.ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Passionate about the growth and development of junior employees.
    • Ability to lead through influence; change management experience.
    • Project Management experience preferred.
    • Quantitative, Statistical, and Analytical skills preferred.
    • Working knowledge of RCM (reliability centered maintenance) methodologies, best practices and systems.
    • Working knowledge of problem solving techniques and data collection resources.
    • Ability to structure tasks and manage changing priorities.
    • Ability to use sound and logical thinking in choosing a course of action.
    • Ability to organize, prioritize and lead multiple tasks and make appropriate decisions to complete objectives. Ability to evaluate and analyze information and provide creative solutions.
    • Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to quickly develop and maintain working relationships across the organization. Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Associated topics: bsee, cellular, electrician, energy, hardware, kv, power, signal processing, transmission, wind

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