Onsite Reliability Engineer: Uptime & Predictive Maintenance

kaisercareers; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Reliability Engineer to identify and manage asset reliability risks across our aluminum extrusion operations. You will lead maintenance optimization to improve safety, efficiency, and uptime.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and maximize asset performance. This onsite position requires strong leadership and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in aluminum/metals or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant reliability program and drive equipment uptime improvements.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead PM and PdM programs to improve uptime and reduce unplanned failures
• Partner with maintenance Manager to optimize maintenance schedules and work execution.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and downtime trends.
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound testing.
• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset management programs.
• Maintain accurate asset data within the CMMS.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and increase equipment reliability.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities are prioritized based on equipment criticality and business impact.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Oracle

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Reliability Engineer to identify and manage asset reliability risks across our aluminum extrusion operations. You will lead maintenance optimization to improve safety, efficiency, and uptime.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and maximize asset performance. This onsite position requires strong leadership and clear communication.