Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Rio Tinto; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive bonus

Top-tier health programs (medical, Rx,

Dental, vision, life insurance

6% company 401k contribution + match

Share ownership plan

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave policy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Reliability Engineer to optimize asset reliability by detecting and preventing failures. You will analyze data, apply engineering principles, and lead reliability-focused projects with cross-functional teams.

Focus areas include PM/PdM improvements, FMEA, MTBF/MTTR, and total cost of ownership analyses. You will report to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and engage in global reliability initiatives, RCA of incidents, and equipment specification reviews.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) from an accredited college.
• 5–8+ years in Chemical, Oil & Gas, or Power Generation in Reliability, Maintenance or Asset Management.
• Strong CMMS knowledge, preferably SAP.
• Knowledgeable in reliability tools and analyses: FMEA, MTBF, MTTR.
• Experience in failure analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, NDE; predictive methods.
• Familiar with OEE and Operational Asset Utilization.
• Proficient in Apollo RCA methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards (RAGAP, API, NFPA, ASME).

Responsibilities

• Work with Maintenance to improve PM/PdM and Asset Integrity programs.
• Review/update or develop FMEA’s and maintenance strategies.
• Lead or participate in Root Cause Analyses of equipment failures.
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime.
• Provide equipment troubleshooting expertise.
• Assist in coordinating global reliability initiatives.
• Lead RCA of process safety incidents and interruptions.
• Participate in equipment specification reviews.
• Assist in developing parts and spare parts lists.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

5–8+ years in Reliability/Maintenance/

Root Cause Analysis

Vibration analysis

Thermography

NDE

Predictive methodologies

OEE / OAU knowledge

Apollo RCA methodologies

Industry standards: API/NFPA/ASME

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SAP CMMS

FMEA tools

Reliability analysis software

Job description

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Join a leading global company

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About The Role

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer dedicated to the optimization of asset reliability by focusing on the detection and prevention of failures.

This is a great opportunity to analyzes data and apply engineering principles to drive improvements in asset utilization with cross functional teams. You will look at the Total Cost of Ownership, replacement strategies, and lead reliability focused improvement projects.

About The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, you will

• Work with the Maintenance department to improve PM / PdM and Asset Integrity programs.
• Review, update, and/or develop FMEA’s and maintenance strategies.
• Facilitate and/or participate (as SME) in Root Cause Analyses of equipment failures and operational interruptions.
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime
• Provide equipment troubleshooting expertise.
• Assist in managing global reliability improvement initiatives.
• Lead, Root Cause Analyses of process safety incidents, equipment failures and operational interruptions / incidents.
• Participate in or leads equipment specification reviews.
• Assist in the development of parts and spare parts lists.
• Other job duties may be assigned from time to time.

About You

• B.S. from an accredited college in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• 5 to 8 or more years of experience in Chemical, Oil & Gas, Power Generation Industry in Reliability, Maintenance, and/or Asset Management role.
• Strong knowledge and experience in CMMS, preferably SAP.
• Knowledgeable in Reliability tools, methodologies, and analysis such as FMEA, MTBF, MTTR
• Knowledgeable in failure analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, NDE, and extensive knowledge in Predictive Methodologies
• Knowledgeable in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and/or Operational Asset Utilization (OAU).
• Advanced use of Root Cause Analysis methodologies such as Apollo (Cause and Effect Diagrams).
• Knowledgeable with industry standards and practices (RAGAP, API, NFPA, ASME, etc.).

What We Offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.