Reliability Engineer

Hood Distribution McQuesten Group; Bogalusa (LA); In loco; USD 104.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Hood Industries, Inc. in Bogalusa, LA, seeks a Reliability Engineer to lead reliability initiatives in our lumber facility. You will drive maintenance optimization and collaborate with operations to improve equipment availability.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in reliability/maintenance, experience with CMMS, and data-driven problem solving. CRE/CMRP is a plus; relocation is not specified, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in reliability, maintenance, or engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with predictive technologies and reliability metrics.
• Strong data-driven decision making and problem solving.

Mansioni

• Support and guide reliability processes, tools, and metrics to improve mill reliability.
• Promote proactive maintenance and ownership of equipment conditions.
• Develop reliability models and track mill equipment performance.
• Identify reliability improvements to reduce downtime and costs.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategy.
• Support CMMS usage and maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with OEMs and suppliers to ensure equipment reliability.
• Support safety, environment, and quality standards.
• Assist training on reliability best practices.

Conoscenze

FMEA / RCA / RCM

Project Leadership

Data Analysis

CMMS

MS Office Suite

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field

CRE/CMRP certification a plus

Strumenti

CMMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Position at Hood Lumber

Hood Industries, Inc is seeking a Reliability Engineer to play a key role in our current operations at our Bogalusa, LA lumber facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring reliable performance and continuous improvement within our sawmill operations.

Purpose

Assist in leading the overall manufacturing operations by utilizing the Hood Management Philosophy, “The Hood Way.” Lead by engaging People and improving Processes to drive sustainable Performance. Assist in meeting the company’s production goals, while maintaining positive employee relations and operating within company policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and guiding the development, integrity, and continuous improvement of reliability processes, systems, and tools to support overall mill and equipment reliability.
• Foster a reliability-focused culture throughout the mill by promoting proactive maintenance and ownership of equipment conditions.
• Developing, analyzing, and maintaining reliability models, metrics, and tools to evaluate and track mill equipment reliability.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing reliability improvements to reduce maintenance cost and downtime.
• Developing and implementing a predictive and preventive maintenance strategy.
• Support development and proper use of CMMS software.
• Lead and support preventative/predictive maintenance programs (inspection, vibration, oil analysis, thermography, etc.) to ensure optimum equipment availability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive equipment performance improvements.
• Supporting and leading failure investigations and root cause analysis efforts to identify corrective actions and prevent recurrence of reliability issues.
• Collaborating with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), suppliers, and vendors to ensure the reliability of equipment, components, and materials.
• Support and participate in all areas of safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support training and knowledge transfer for maintenance and operations team members on reliability best practices.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a reliability, maintenance, or engineering role within a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of reliability principles, practices, systems, and tools, such as predictive technologies, continuous improvements methodologies, data and trend development and analysis (FMEA, RCA, RCM, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, drive initiatives, and implement reliability best practices.
• CMMS experience.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoints, Teams, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and effective team building skills.
• Certification in reliability (CRE, CMRP) is a plus.
• Prior experience working in lumber mills or wood products manufacturing preferred.

Salary Range: $104,000 - $125,000

Additional Information

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer