Site Reliability Engineer

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc is seeking a Reliability Engineer to play a crucial role in their new Reliability Program, focusing on enhancing reliability in steel production equipment. The position emphasizes predictive and preventative maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and boost operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, with 5+ years of industrial experience. Excellent communication and troubleshooting abilities are essential, along with knowledge of safety policies. This role is based in Dunkirk, NY, with responsibilities spanning multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy industrial or manufacturing experience. Steel making experience preferred.
• Reliability centered maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and update engineering standards based on equipment failure data.
• Lead or participate in Equipment Criticality Assessments and Root Cause Analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering Department on reliability and maintainability.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Time management

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

This is an exciting new position meant to be a key player in our newly created Reliability Program. The role responsible for identifying and managing reliability improvements to steel producing equipment and facilities, minimizing downtime, and ensuring operational efficiency through predicative and preventative maintenance programs. The Reliability Engineer position is located at the plant will report to the Preventative Maintenance Engineer designated to each location.

This position is available at three different locations - Dunkirk, NY, North Jackson, OH, and Bridgeville, PA.

Responsibilities

• On a regular basis, will access and search the CMMS (Maximo) and other equipment databases for information as needed
• Analyzes and updates engineering standards based upon equipment failure data and lessons learned
• Is able to work independently on special initiative projects under the direction of the Corporate Preventative Maintenance Engineer.
• Leads or participates in Equipment Criticality Assessments, Critical Spares Analyses, and Root Cause Analyses, FMEA
• Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating equipment reliability and design improvements to meet its intended or existing service conditions
• Works with Engineering Department to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Periodically travel to other USAP sites to benchmark reliability initiatives and develop best practices.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics - specifically in a heavy industrial setting.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records with minimal direction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and work cross functionally with other departments.
• Accurate and meticulous record-keeping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate to different locations.
• Prior experience in a maintenance or engineering role with specific steel industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of and adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Experience

• 5+ years heavy industrial or manufacturing – Steel making experience preferred
• Reliability centered maintenance experience

Education

• B.S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent education.