Equipment Reliability Manager

Prysmian Group; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in North Carolina seeks an Equipment Reliability Manager to drive proactive asset lifecycles through data-driven analysis of operation and failure modes.

You will supervise Process Control Technicians, lead reliability improvements, and develop PM/PdM strategies with tools like vibration analysis and thermography. Strong collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred).
• At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of Lean tools (6S, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, etc.).
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of Process Control Technicians to drive equipment reliability and process improvements.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and discharging personnel per policy and developing subordinates.
• Provide technical support and leadership in equipment reliability improvement.
• Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.
• Generate and deploy equipment reliability projects to improve uptime and effectiveness.
• Track production losses and high maintenance costs to prioritize assets.
• Participate in the Management of Change process for new/modified equipment to ensure maintainability.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement permanent solutions.
• Develop and refine PM and PdM strategies with predictive tools (vibration, thermography, ultrasonic, oil analysis).
• Collaborate with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to resolve issues and improve CI.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication skills

Change agent / leading change

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Vibration analysis

Thermography

FMEA

RCA

Oil analysis

5-Why

Job description

The Equipment Reliability Manager is responsible for proactive identification, management, and improvement of equipment/asset lifecycles through the use of data-driven analysis of machine operation and associated failure modes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the activities of Process Control Technicians to drive equipment reliability and process improvements.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and discharging personnel in accordance with company policies. Responsible for professionally developing subordinates.
• Provide technical support and leadership in the area of equipment reliability improvement.
• Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.
• Generate and deploy equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness.
• Track production losses and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets.
• Participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis.

• Work will technical and operations staff to identify and mitigate recurring equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure.

  • Maximize production equipment effectiveness, including:
  • Safety for employees operating equipment.
  • Maximizing equipment availability and uptime.
  • Readiness to support strategic business growth.

• Collaborate regularly with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve both short and long term issues.

  • Identify, implement, and/or support continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent skills in coordinating efforts of diverse personnel.
• Education/Certification Requirements.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred).
• At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated collaborative interpersonal interactions.
• Exhibits energy and positive attitude to facilitate change (ie. Change Agent).
• Well organized and disciplined in prioritization of responsibilities.
• Knowledge and consistent use of Lean tools (ie. 6S, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, etc…)
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills and tools utilization (ie. RCA, FMEA, 5-Why, etc…)
• Demonstrate self-assured decision making and critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
• Ability to provide critical feedback, translating complex topics into simplified steps with a focus on facilitation and presentation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged standing on the production floor.
• Bending and stooping required.

Work Environment:

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.

• Performs jobs under varying conditions (Dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.).
• Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (Shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required).
• Required to enter walled containment areas and access roofs on an infrequent but as needed basis which will at times require working in areas that are uncomfortably hot or cold.