Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Mountain Pass, California.
Overview
The senior reliability engineer will ensure the reliability and availability of assets, including equipment, systems, and processes. This role will develop and implement reliability programs, conduct analyses to identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize asset performance, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive reliability programs and strategies to maximize asset performance, availability, and lifespan.
- Establish key performance indicators, reliability metrics, and proactive maintenance plans.
- Conduct reliability analyses, including failure mode and effect analysis, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Identify critical assets, failure patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Use statistical tools and predictive maintenance techniques to assess asset health and predict failure probabilities.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimize asset performance.
- Identify and implement reliability improvement initiatives, including equipment modifications, upgrades, and maintenance optimization strategies.
- Monitor asset performance and analyze data to identify recurring issues and develop solutions.
- Develop and implement preventive, condition-based, and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Establish maintenance schedules, inspection routines, and maintenance procedures to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize asset reliability.
- Analyze reliability data, maintenance records, and operational metrics to evaluate asset performance and identify trends.
- Prepare reports and presentations on reliability performance, highlighting areas for improvement and recommending appropriate actions to stakeholders and senior management.
- Identify and assess risks associated with asset reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop risk mitigation plans and collaborate with relevant teams to implement measures that minimize risks and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate reliability programs and practices.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to reliability engineering.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement initiatives to enhance overall reliability performance.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior reliability engineers and other team members.
- Share best practices, provide technical expertise, and contribute to the professional development of the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
- Extensive experience in reliability engineering, asset management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Proficiency with reliability analysis tools, statistical software, and computerized maintenance management systems.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to asset reliability, safety, and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience conducting reliability analyses, such as failure mode and effect analysis, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Experience implementing and managing preventive, condition-based, and predictive maintenance programs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
- Project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and manage reliability improvement projects.
- Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to drive change and influence stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering.
- Professional certification such as Certified Reliability Engineer or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
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