Reliability Manager: Plant Reliability & Improvement

Arauco North America, Inc.; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 North America, Inc. in Malvern, AR seeks a Reliability Manager to drive asset reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs at the plant.

The role leads PM and predictive maintenance programs, develops risk-based plans, mentors technicians, and partners with maintenance and operations to improve safety and performance. The position focuses on implementing robust reliability strategies, coaching teams, and ensuring continuous improvement in maintenance practices in a dynamic

Qualifications

• BSME or related engineering degree, with maintenance/ reliability focus.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and equipment installation/repair.
• Strong data analysis skills and MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leads reliability and critical risk improvement projects in support of Area Maintenance Leads, including shutdown planning.
• Develops and maintains risk priority lists to focus resources on high-value reliability opportunities.
• Owns plant-wide condition monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, lubrication, oil analysis, thermography, and NDT.
• Champions proactive, predictive, and PM maintenance best practices through standardization and continuous improvement.
• Provides coaching and technical support for reliability technicians and supports area maintenance leads on improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Thermography

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BSME or related engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

Vibration analysis equipment

Thermography equipment

Lubrication monitoring tools

Job description

Arauco North America, Inc. in Malvern, AR seeks a Reliability Manager to drive asset reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs at the plant.

The role leads PM and predictive maintenance programs, develops risk-based plans, mentors technicians, and partners with maintenance and operations to improve safety and performance. The position focuses on implementing robust reliability strategies, coaching teams, and ensuring continuous improvement in maintenance practices in a dynamic