Reliability Specialist

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Reliability Specialist to improve maintenance effectiveness, asset reliability, and operational performance across EFS operations.

This role leverages KPI analysis, maintenance data, and reliability best practices to identify performance gaps, reliability risks, and opportunities to improve maintenance outcomes. The Reliability Specialist partners with account teams, operations leadership, and CI&R stakeholders to evaluate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Reliability, Industrial, or related) or 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience
• 2+ years supporting Continuous Improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, reliability, maintenance, operations, or data analysis
• CMMS experience required; Corrigo preferred
• Experience supporting PM optimization, asset data validation, or maintenance program improvements preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; Green Belt within 12 months
• Strong MS Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, formulas) and data validation skills
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly
• Experience with CMMS and SharePoint for asset management and PM records
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Microsoft Power Suite (Power Automate) desirable
• Detail-oriented, self-managed, with ability to juggle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze reliability, maintenance, and operational KPIs to identify performance gaps and risks
• Translate maintenance data into dashboards and reports for decision makers
• Lead Lean Six Sigma-based problem solving to improve maintenance processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance execution and work management
• Evaluate PM strategies and asset data quality to optimize reliability
• Support additional reliability, asset management, and operations objectives

Skills

KPI analysis

Data storytelling

Lean Six Sigma

Reliability analysis

MS Excel (Power Query)

Power BI

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Reliability/Industrial)

2–5 years of relevant engineering experience

Tools

CMMS (Corrigo)

SharePoint

SmartSheet

Power Automate

Job description

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Reliability Specialist to improve maintenance effectiveness, asset reliability, and operational performance across EFS operations. This role leverages KPI analysis, maintenance data, and reliability best practices to identify performance gaps, reliability risks, and opportunities to improve maintenance outcomes. The Reliability Specialist partners with account teams, operations leadership, and CI&R stakeholders to evaluate maintenance performance, support reliability initiatives, facilitate Lean Six Sigma-based problem solving, optimize preventive maintenance programs, and strengthen asset data quality. Success in this role is measured by the ability to translate data into actions that improve reliability, maintenance execution, asset performance, and long-term operational results

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reliability Performance Analysis & KPI Management

• Develop and analyze reliability, maintenance, and operational KPIs to identify performance gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve asset reliability and maintenance effectiveness

Reliability Reporting & Data Storytelling

• Translate maintenance and operational data into actionable recommendations, dashboards, and reports that support decision making by account teams, site leadership, and CI&R stakeholders

Lean Six Sigma-Based Reliability Improvement

• Facilitate structured problem-solving efforts using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve maintenance processes, reduce recurring failures, eliminate waste, and improve service delivery performance

Continuous Improvement & Reliability Initiatives

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on maintenance execution, work management practices, technician productivity, PM effectiveness, and asset performance

PM Optimization & Asset Data Quality

• Evaluate preventive maintenance strategies and asset data quality to identify optimization opportunities, improve maintenance program effectiveness, and support long-term reliability objectives

Additional Responsibilities & Operational Support

• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Operations and CI&R leadership in support of reliability, asset management, and operational excellence objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering (preferably Reliability, Industrial, or a related discipline) from an accredited college or university; or 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience and/or specialized training in reliability or industrial engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and practical engineering experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Continuous Improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, reliability, maintenance, operations, or data analysis activities.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or interpreting KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, or trend reports.
• CMMS platform experience required; Corrigo experience preferred.
• Experience supporting PM optimization, asset data validation, or maintenance program improvements is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel to Canada (valid Passport) preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is strongly preferred: Ability to achieve Green Belt certification within 12 months
• Strong written and verbal command of the English language required
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including Power Query, pivot tables, formulas, data validation, and troubleshooting; macro experience preferred
• Experience developing reports or dashboards using Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and communicate findings through clear data storytelling
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and structured problem-solving methods
• Experience with CMMS and SharePoint platforms for asset management, PM records, and document collaboration
• Familiarity with SmartSheet and Microsoft Power Suite, including Power Automate, is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize insights for operational teams and leadership
• Detail-oriented, self-managed, and able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to data accuracy, process discipline, and operational improvement

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Perform work on a roof level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus, determine full range of colors in work areas, drawings and mapping. Ability to move about commercial properties and construction sites, through tight passageways and corridors. On feet as project task requirements dictate.
• However, most of the time, physical demands are limited to those related to sitting at a desk and using a computer, keyboard, and mouse

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the majority of the time the employee would be working in a standard office environment. However, the employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may work in high precarious places; the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may at times work in an environment where the following safety equipment are needed: steel toecap shoes, hearing protection, hardhat eye protection, and/or hair protection. Employee would need to abide by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc. Work schedule can be affected by production, downtime and many other variables. Candidates should be extremely flexible with non-customary schedules and weekend work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually negligible but may at times be moderate.
• Travel is solely business-driven; flexibility is required and all candidates should be prepared to travel on a monthly basis as part of this job. Travel can be expected at less than 15% annually based on assigned projects

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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