Reliability Engineer

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Quikrete Materials seeks a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment condition, reliability, and life expectancy through advanced reliability tools and predictive/preventative maintenance techniques.

The role focuses on coordinating inspection programs, implementing maintenance strategies, and driving cost-effective reliability improvements across plant operations in a 24/7 cement manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through presentations.
• Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Inspection Program.
• Administer the Preventative and Predictive Maintenance program, including inspection checklist quality and frequency.
• Coordinate vibration, oil, non-destructive, ultrasonic, infrared, and other advanced detection activities.
• Conduct reliability studies, reduce maintenance costs, recommend modifications/replacements, and design out problems on major projects.
• Lead implementation of maintenance tools, systems, and organizational improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

On-call availability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. The Reliability Engineer position plays a key role in improving equipment condition, reliability, and life expectancy through advanced reliability tools and predictive/preventative maintenance techniques.

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. The Reliability Engineer position plays a key role in improving equipment condition, reliability, and life expectancy through advanced reliability tools and predictive/preventative maintenance techniques.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world‑class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Inspection Program.
• Administer the Preventative and Predictive Maintenance program, including inspection checklist quality and frequency.
• Coordinate vibration, oil, non‑destructive, ultrasonic, infrared, and other advanced detection activities.
• Conduct special equipment inspections on mill liners, symetros, drives, and the clinker cooler, including critical welds using dye penetrant and magnetic particle techniques.
• Oversee vibration analysis and oil management programs, including timely analysis, sampling, and lubrication.
• Develop reliable and cost‑effective lubrication strategies aimed at maximizing equipment life and reliability.
• Ensure environmentally friendly use, reuse, and disposal of lubrication materials.
• Analyze maintenance reports to proactively plan repairs, maximize reliability, and minimize costs.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize inspections and repairs and identify process‑impacting equipment issues.
• Maintain equipment history records supporting work orders, preventative/predictive maintenance, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct reliability studies, reduce maintenance costs, recommend modifications/replacements, and design out problems on major projects.
• Provide relief coverage for other members of the maintenance department as needed.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation to cover mechanical problems occurring evenings and weekends.
• Lead implementation of maintenance tools, systems, and organizational improvements.
• Develop and maintain plant maintenance standards and identify potential issues.
• Lead research and application of reliability fundamentals.
• Work with vendors and consultants on maintenance system proposals.
• Champion total quality and total reliability.
• Ensure vendors provide required insurance certification before supervised work.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering required.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in cement manufacturing or a related industry.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through presentations.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in the functional area and overall plant operations.
• Must be able to meet on‑call responsibilities in a 24/7 operation.
• Strong leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of reliability engineering experience.
• 3+ years of preventative maintenance experience with vibration analysis and/or lubrication analysis; certification is a plus.
• Cement industry maintenance experience.