Reliability Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Yankton, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Yankton, SD seeks a Reliability Engineer to assure the reliability, maintainability, and performance of equipment, utilities, and control systems in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

The role develops preventive/predictive maintenance programs, leads CRI initiatives, and supports TPM to boost asset life, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs while collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years in reliability engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and increasing asset performance.
• Knowledge of CMMS, predictive maintenance and reliability metrics (MTBF/OEE).
• Experience supporting extrusion operations and heavy industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine preventive/predictive maintenance programs in a systematic manner.
• Coordinate PM/PdM services with planners and maintenance management.
• Analyze data, records and histories to improve PM/PdM frequencies.
• Develop solutions for repetitive failures and reduce maintenance needs.
• Specify repair techniques and ensure staff are trained for programmed maintenance.
• Review PM/PdM procedures with operations leadership for owner approval.
• Analyze planned downtime to optimize PM/PdM schedules.
• Adjust PM/PdM frequencies based on downtime and history data.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance

MTBF

OEE

Continuous improvement

Extrusion operations experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Career area: Engineering Department: Engineering - YTX Job Type: Permanent Apply by: Position to remain open until filled

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, maintainability, and performance of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, control systems, and safety infrastructure. This role develops and continuously improves preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize asset performance, reduce maintenance costs, and extend equipment life in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, the Reliability Engineer will lead and support Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) initiatives focused on increasing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, improving preventive maintenance effectiveness, and driving improvements in mean time between failures (MTBF). Serving as a technical resource to maintenance teams and stakeholders, the Reliability Engineer provides engineering expertise to address day-to-day maintenance challenges, identify potential equipment failures before they impact production, support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts, improve hydraulic and pneumatic system reliability, reduce breakdowns and delays, and support safe, reliable plant operations.

• Development and refinement of the preventive/predictive maintenance program in a systematic, professional manner – coordinating all efforts with equipment custodians and maintenance management to ensure the program is properly approved and endorsed by both departments.
• Coordination with planner/schedulers to ensure that correct PM/PdM services and inspections are scheduled and performed when due.
• Administration, control and analysis of all data, records and equipment histories to continually review and refine PM/PdM frequencies.
• Development of engineering solutions to repetitive equipment failures and other reliability problems; implementing ways of reducing the need for maintenance and ultimately eliminating the occurrence of failures.Repetitive failures are identified and the PM/PdM program is refined by:
  • Review of predictive and other inspections
  • Analysis of equipment histories, maintenance cost reports, and failure reports
  • Review of service and inspections records.
  • Analysis of work order data
• Specify repair techniques for major repetitive tasks, such as component replacements; develop standards specifying the end product and the resources needed for these tasks.
• Ensure responsible personnel are trained in carrying out programmed maintenance.
• Review developed PM/PdM procedures with operation superintendents and staff: securing "owner" approval prior to implementation.
• Analyze planned idleness of operating equipment to develop and improve PM/PdM schedules.
• Periodically compare PM/PdM frequencies to downtime reports and equipment histories to identify where frequencies require adjustment – up or down. Refine the frequencies on an "economic" basis to avoid "over maintenance". This is a joint responsibility with the Planner.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of reliabilityengineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Experience improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and increasing asset performance.

Knowledge of CMMS, predictive maintenance, and reliability metrics such as MTBF and OEE.

Experience supporting extrusion operations and heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.

Experience with equipment commissioning, startup, and continuous improvement projects.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work- related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.