Reliability Manager - Bioenergy

Root Edge; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Edge in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking an experienced professional in reliability management to develop and optimize maintenance strategies. Responsibilities include managing machine availability, conducting FMEA, and providing technical support to maintenance staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in automation software and compliance with safety standards are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of continuous manufacturing or industrial experience required.
• Hands-on experience with electrical system components needed.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis and predictive maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy proactive maintenance strategies.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Implement Condition Based Maintenance processes.

Skills

Strategic Asset Management

Risk & Failure Analysis

Maintenance Planning

Performance Monitoring

Lifecycle Management

Cross-Functional Support

Technical Support

Proficiency in automation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk

Wonderware

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management: Develop and deploy proactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance strategies to optimize machine availability.

Risk & Failure Analysis: Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate equipment breakdowns and prevent future recurrences.

Maintenance Planning: Design and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies tailored to specific operational assets.

Performance Monitoring: Implement Condition Based Maintenance and machine health data collection and monitoring processes and equipment, define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding equipment health, downtime, repair costs, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and equipment uptime.

Lifecycle Management: Oversee assets throughout their entire operational life, advising on equipment upgrades, replacements, and continuous design improvements.

Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with maintenance teams and project engineers to ensure maintainability and operability are integrated into facility operations.

Leadership

Provide technical support to power station operators and maintenance technicians.

Lead, and mentor power station operators and maintenance technicians in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Compliance & Safety

Manage company health safety programs and initiatives.

Ensure all electrical systems comply with OSHA standards, IEEE regulations, and local utility codes.

Actively follow and promote the company’s safe work culture at all company workplaces and while traveling on company business.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in reliability management.

5+ years of continuous manufacturing, industrial, or heavy civil experience, with a strong emphasis on maintenance and reliability.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting, commissioning, programming, and replacement of electrical system components including power generation equipment and controls, switchgear, motors, compressors, and automation hardware (VFDs, Relays, PLCs, HMIs, I/O cards, transmitters).

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).

Experience with Landfill Gas power generation and Landfill Gas extraction systems preferred.

Experience utilizing Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Wonderware, and/or Inductive Automation Ignition automation software.

Experience with Industrial Communications (ModbusTCP, TCP, OPC, Sockets, ASCII, etc.).

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia (or ability to obtain) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in statistical data analysis, predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).

Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance principles.