Facilities Reliability Engineer

Prysmian Group; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Claremont, NC is looking for a Facilities Reliability Engineer to enhance facilities equipment reliability. Responsibilities include leading reliability initiatives, managing maintenance strategies, and collaborating with various departments to ensure equipment effectiveness. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least five years of experience in manufacturing. Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus, and strong data analysis skills are essential. The job demands multitasking in a fast-paced environment with diverse working conditions.

Qualifications

• At least five years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Demonstrate self-assured decision making in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the manufacturing of optical fiber focusing on equipment reliability.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement permanent solutions.
• Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine maintenance strategies.

Skills

Strong data analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field)

Tools

Statistical tools

Lean tools (ie. 6S, Kaizen)

Job description

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the manufacturing of optical fiber with a focus on Facilities Equipment Reliability: HVAC/Chillers/Air Compressors/Process Water systems/Boilers/High Purity Gas Delivery systems, etc.
• Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.
• Generate and deploy facilities equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness.
• Track downtime 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 facilities equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one.
• Lead investigations into facilities 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 with technical and maintenance staff to identify and mitigate recurring facilities 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.

• 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.

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.