Reliability Engineer

IKO Industries; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (teledoc & FSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Texas is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and enhance plant reliability. You will analyze failures and implement preventive maintenance strategies in a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires experience in PM/RCM with CMMS like Maximo, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with maintenance and operations to achieve reliable, safe manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required, Mechanical preferred and reliability experience in process manufacturing.
• Fluent English, strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with CMMS (Maximo) and PM/RCM concepts.
• Knowledge of vibration, ultrasonic, lubrication, and thermography monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead training on Maximo-integrated 5-Why RCA and troubleshooting to sustain PM/RCM.
• Participate in reliability teams meetings, trainings, and external subscriptions.
• Lead reliability assessments, surveys, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Use Prodac/Maximo data to drive problem solving for value gains.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to implement PdM and Shutdown PM plans.
• Prepare FMECA/RCM analyses for asset criticality and PM optimization.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maximo CMMS

Vibration analysis

Ultrasonic testing

Thermography

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Prodac

Maximo

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Role:

*This is a Safety Sensitive position.*

Job Summary:

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall plant reliability. This role focuses on analyzing failures, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Reliability Engineer collaborates closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing processes.

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Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short-term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation.
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Leading training to utilize the Maximo-integrated, 5-Why RCA’s and Troubleshooting as a part of keeping the Mechanical, Electrical and Process FMECA/RCM alive to drive down highest Pareto valued production losses
• Actively participate in the Corporate Weekly Reliability Teams Meetings, training, webinars, SMRP, and Reliability Magazine subscriptions in order to keep up to date with reliability knowledge, techniques and methodologies and provide support for continued reliability improvements and development.
• Leading initiatives for corporate surveys, questionnaires and benchmarking as part of IKO Reliability Assessments.
• Utilizing Prodac/Maximo interface, production loss and Maintenance cost data to lead Problem Solving / troubleshooting teams prioritized to generate the greatest value return.
• Developing and utilizing a strong work relationship with the Maintenance and Operations employees to build the necessary disciplines for efficient and effective Running PdM and Shutdown PM plans that meet or exceed critical leading indicators.
• Preparing, organizing and facilitating a shingle line FMECA/RCM, after detailed Pareto analysis of production losses associated with critical assets, for use in PM Optimization and corresponding Spare Parts strategy.
• Troubleshooting equipment, Design for Reliability, select and managing qualified contractors to precision-install and commission new equipment, monitor modifications, upgrades and critical parts required.
• Acting as back up for the Inventory Coordinator and Planner/Scheduler during emergencies and for vacation, staying updated with the standardized format and disciplines required.
• Supporting, promoting and demonstrating IKO’s core values and leadership behaviors.
• Responsible for other highest valued reliability related responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager.

Qualifications

Completion of University degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical Engineering) 3 or more years of reliability experience in continuous process manufacturing environments. Familiar with condition monitoring tools such as: vibration analysis, Ultrasonic, lubrication, thermography, etc.. Experience facilitating dozens of successful RCFA’s. Experience with: FMECA’s, PM recommendations associated with preventing most probable Failure Modes, Production loss analysis, failure mitigation strategies, Spare Parts optimization supporting the PM tasks, etc. Verbal and written fluency in English, effective presentation skills and ability to communicate well at all levels. Proficiency with building standardized PM’s & PdM’s within Maximo or similar CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD, etc. Willing to travel on occasion to learn and share knowledge with other IKO sites. Analytical skills with high level of accuracy and strong work ethic. Operational and supervisory experience is a plus.

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Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees.

We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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