Reliability Technician/ Maintenance Planner

Norsk Hydro; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company-

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Reliability Technician/Maintenance Planner in Sidney, OH to manage the CMMS, drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and lead reliability improvements. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and optimizing maintenance activities to boost equipment uptime and safety.

The ideal candidate will have extensive maintenance experience in manufacturing and strong leadership abilities, with proficiency in CMMS, robotics, CNC, PLC controls, hydraulics, pneumatics,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory, leadership, or maintenance management experience preferred.
• Experience managing and administering a CMMS system is required.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, preventive maintenance, and reliability best practices.
• Working knowledge of robotics, automated manufacturing systems, CNC equipment, PLC controls, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience supporting reliability and asset management initiatives.
• Project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage CMMS and preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and safety.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders and inventory to optimize cost performance.
• Collaborate with CRI team to implement reliability initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and refine PM and PdM programs for site assets.
• Lead maintenance planning processes and oversee execution strategies.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Reliability

Scheduling

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Project management

Robotics

CNC equipment

PLC controls

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Industrial electrical systems

Tools

CMMS software

Robotics systems

CNC equipment

PLC controls

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Industrial electrical systems

Job description

Reliability Technician/ Maintenance Planner

Location: Sidney, OH, US, 45365 Career area: Maintenance Department: Maintenance Job Type: Permanent Apply by: Until the role is filled

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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:

Responsible for managing the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preventive maintenance program, reliability initiatives, maintenance planning processes, work order execution strategies, and maintenance inventory planning to improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, and cost performance

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs .

Work closely with the Corporate Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) Team to implement reliability initiatives, best practices, root cause corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects

What will make you successful?

Experience needed:

Minimum of 5-10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory, leadership, or maintenance management experience preferred.

Experience managing and administering a CMMS system is required.

Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, preventive maintenance, and reliability best practices.

Working knowledge of robotics, automated manufacturing systems, CNC equipment, PLC controls, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and industrial electrical systems.

Experience supporting reliability and asset management initiatives.

Project management experience is preferred.

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

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