Reliability Engineer
West Fraser
- Allendale, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyze plant downtime, quality, safety, and financial data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance and operations teams.
- Conduct and coordinate failure investigations, including completing root cause analysis, analyzing failure mechanisms, and implementing solutions to improve reliability, quality, safety, and financial performance.
- Modify machinery and / or processes to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs.
- Provide support for the preventative and predictive maintenance programs which include vibration analysis, thermography, infrared, oil analysis, precision alignment and others to improve the mill’s reliability program.
- Take ownership of the division’s hydraulic and compressor programs.
- Integrate West Fraser’s Best Maintenance Practices into existing and new processes and procedures.
- Utilize and improve the mill’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage reliability activities.
- Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities as needed.
- Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by West Fraser’s leadership team.
- Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and / or trades experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of Condition Monitoring Techniques i.e., Vibration, Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic, Lubrication etc.
- Eligible to legally work in the United States.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- General experience using CMMS programs.
- Possess a high level or accountability and a focus on personal and team safety.
- Ability to adhere to all company policies and standards.
- Self-directed and motivated.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborate team environment.
- Well organized.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo.
- Benefits starting Day 1
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace