Reliability Lead: Maintenance & Risk Optimization

Arauco; Malvern, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness Program

Gym Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ARAUCO is seeking a Reliability Manager for our Malvern, AR site. This role leads reliability initiatives, manages PM programs, and drives data-driven improvements to safety, quality, and costs.

You will oversee vibration, lubrication, oil analysis, thermography, and NDT programs, and mentor reliability technicians. The position requires strong mechanical expertise, project management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial settings and recovery/maintenance planning.
• Strong mechanical and equipment knowledge with experience in PM/maintenance programs.
• Ability to analyze data, manage projects, and lead reliability improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads reliability and critical risk improvement projects in support of Area Maintenance Leads.
• Develops and maintains risk priority lists for reliability opportunities.
• Maintains equipment history profiles, tracking service life, costs, and design changes.
• Develops rebuild documentation standards for consistent repair quality.
• Owns plant-wide condition monitoring programs (vibration, lubrication, oil analysis, laser alignment, thermography, NDT).
• Manages recordkeeping and reporting from NDT and condition monitoring inspections.
• Reviews PM backlogs and collaborates with planners to optimize PMs.
• Champions predictive and PM maintenance best practices through standardization and continuous improvement.
• Provides coaching and technical support for reliability technicians.
• Supports equipment selection, budgeting, and cost management; leads reliability projects.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Project management

Data analysis

Vibration analysis

NDT (Non-destructive testing)

Communication & coaching

Education

BSME or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

ARAUCO is seeking a Reliability Manager for our Malvern, AR site. This role leads reliability initiatives, manages PM programs, and drives data-driven improvements to safety, quality, and costs.

You will oversee vibration, lubrication, oil analysis, thermography, and NDT programs, and mentor reliability technicians. The position requires strong mechanical expertise, project management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.