Reliability Engineer

Crucible ETN; Strawberry Plains (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Health & retirement package

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Crucible ETN in East Tennessee seeks a Reliability Engineer to support the East Tennessee Mines operations. You will lead equipment performance reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and shape maintenance strategies to drive reliability and safety.

This role requires experience in structural/mechanical engineering, CAD tooling, and knowledge of hoists and crushers. You''ll collaborate with process teams, develop R&M budgeting techniques, and help implement a robust maintenance planning

Qualifications

• Experience in structural and mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and drafting.
• Knowledge of hoists and crushers is advantageous.
• Ability to set up historical data bases from drawings/literature.
• Professional certification (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment performance reviews and identify reliability improvements.
• Oversee root-cause analysis of failures and preventative actions.
• Monitor performance reports and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and RP budgets.
• Lead maintenance planning improvements and RM budgeting techniques.
• Coordinate training on RCA and reliability best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ethical standards.
• Benchmark equipment performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Structural/Mechanical engineering

AutoCAD

Hoist knowledge

Crusher knowledge

Historical data base from drawings

SAP training

Education

PE Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reliability Engineer (East Tennessee Mines)

Crucible ETN is a growth-oriented metals manufacturing company focused on producing high-quality zinc products through safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible processes. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of our people and resources. Our team-driven culture emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration while investing in innovation and employee development. At Crucible ETN, employees play a vital role in supporting reliable operations and delivering value to our customers and communities.

Key Accountabilities

Lead equipment performance reviews, and identify continuous improvement opportunities for improved equipment reliability

Lead formal reviews of catastrophic equipment failure; identify root causes & oversee the development preventative action plans

Monitor and steward performance report standards and accuracy

Review delay information and provide feedback monthly

Establish a monthly meeting with each process team to review performance

Provide direction and guidance for the condition monitoring, reliability and engineering standards and strategies for equipment at the mine

Oversee the development & improvement of the mines maintenance work management system

Establish models and templates to assist process teams develop good R&M budgeting techniques

Assist process team to implement and improve maintenance planning processes and tools

Review the delay report for the mine on equipment performance for inconsistencies against targets.

Foster effective planning and communications at the mine, by being punctual, prepared and sticking to the agenda at all meetings

Input into equipment overhauls to demonstrate areas of poor reliability are reviewed and improvement are included in the work scopes

Provide guidance to engineering team on the standards for new and overhauled equipment to achieve targeted reliabilities

Recommend and assist to implement a delay & performance reporting system at the mine reviewing the key reliability metrics at the mine

Investigate improvements to mine systems to improve equipment reliability (failure modes and effects analysis, reliability centered maintenance)

Lead the development & review of equipment maintenance strategies for new and current site equipment

Monitor equipment KPI’s, review and identify opportunities for improvement

Benchmark equipment performance and develop improvement action plans

Conduct regular audits of the mine’s equipment

Facilitate training on site - develop training plans for RCA methodology and reliability improvement principals using internal & external training methodologies

Scope system and equipment improvements and establish justification for improvement investigations and solutions

Deliver assigned projects relevant to engineering reliability

Work in accordance with statutory responsibilities

Provide advice and support across the business relevant to your professional area;

Actively investigate enhancements to standards, procedures and processes in area of expertise that achieves improvements in safety, reliability, performance, job satisfaction and productivity;

Maintain knowledge of best practice within field of expertise, share interesting and useful information across the business, as appropriate;

Develop the understanding of others to support and implement engineering improvements and maintain a practical knowledge of the work environment to which engineering support is provided;

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders

Trafigura values are lived by the team.

Effective communication between maintenance teams and operations team.

Reporting / communication is transparent, verified and timely.

Activities completed on time.

All activity is performed within strictest ethical standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience in structural / mechanical engineering

Experience with auto cad

General hoist knowledge

General crusher knowledge

Ability to set up historical data base from known drawings and literature

Trade Base Qualifications

SAP Training

Preferred

PE Certified

Additional Information

Benefits start on day 1

Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and retirement plan

Access to Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts for local attractions

Annual company performance bonus (As earned based on company annual bonus program. This is not a guaranteed bonus.)