Reliability Engineer

ASARCO; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASARCO LLC seeks a Reliability Engineer to lead equipment reliability programs at our Sahuarita site. You will use condition monitoring, vibration analysis and RCFA to improve availability, safety and cost performance.

Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent, you will drive continuous improvement across Operations and Maintenance and collaborate with teams to implement effective reliability strategies. You will collect data with vibration, ultrasonic, infrared imaging and oil sampling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Completion of Reliability Engineering coursework.
• Experience in a Maintenance or Reliability Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Investigate assigned Reliability Engineering projects and develop data-backed recommendations.
• Apply new technology to improve site safety, efficiency, cost control, quality, and environmental protection.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance and other Engineering staff on problem-solving efforts to improve safety and equipment availability.
• Coordinate project activities with Operations and Maintenance to improve maintenance availability and KPIs.
• Prepare documentation for projects and review for accuracy.
• Participate in small to medium site construction, expansion, and modification projects.
• Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relevant to the area.
• Collect condition monitoring data from site equipment (vibration, ultrasonic, infrared imaging, oil sampling).
• Participate in customer quality visits and related team activities.
• Enforce the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety program per policy and principles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Vibration Analysis

RCFA

FMEA

Condition Monitoring

Statistical Analysis

Reading safety rules

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

CSI data collectors

Oil sampling tools

Job description

The Reliability Engineer is the site’s technical resource for equipment reliability. Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent, you will lead reliability projects and programs that measurably improve equipment availability, safety, and cost performance. You will use modern condition monitoring and statistical analysis to find failures before they happen, solve the problems behind the ones that do, and drive continuous improvement across Operations and Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Investigate assigned Reliability Engineering projects and develop sound, data-backed recommendations
• Apply new technology and methods to improve site safety, efficiency, cost control, quality, and environmental protection, working with minimum supervision
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and other Engineering staff on problem-solving efforts that improve safety and equipment availability
• Coordinate project activities with Operations and Maintenance to improve maintenance availability and other key performance indicators
• Prepare documentation for assigned projects and review project documentation for accuracy
• Participate in small to medium site construction, expansion, and modification projects
• Build and maintain working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relevant to your area of assignment
• Collect condition monitoring data from operating mine site equipment, including vibration, ultrasonic, infrared imaging, and oil sampling
• Participate in customer quality visits and related team activities
• Execute, support, and enforce the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety program in accordance with OIS policy, directives, and principles
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of Reliability Engineering coursework
• Experience working in a Maintenance or Reliability Engineering role
• Category II Vibration Analyst certification or higher
• SMRP or CMRP certification preferred
• English language fluency, at least CEFR B2 (Upper Intermediate): able to understand the main ideas of complex text on concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialization
• Knowledge of probability and statistical analysis, and of Reliability Engineering principles and practices
• Experience with rotating equipment maintenance and condition monitoring technologies
• Experience conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience with CSI data collectors and software
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, including formulas, scientific equations, graphs, and abstract and concrete variables
• Strong awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present effectively before groups of customers and employees

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).