Reliability & Maintenance Specialist

Talascend is currently seeking a Welding EquipmentReliability Specialist for a direct hire opportunity with our client near Mobile, Alabama. Overview The ideal candidate will support the Non-grain Oriented Electric Steel facility’s automated laser welders by analyzing, troubleshooting, recommending, and overseeing repairs and improvements of all electro-mechanical systems. Responsibilities Maintaining and continuous improvement of the reliability of automated laser solid state strip welders and associated equipment. Troubleshooting and maintenance of complex electromechanical systems including hydraulics, gearboxes, laser optics, PLC, HMI’s, motor drives, and communications. Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis for delays within a team environment and execute Corrective Actions to mitigate future occurrences. Initiating and/or implementing continuous improvement of the equipment reliability by developing and reviewing PM’s, improving functional location details and material master data in SAP. Conducting maintenance activities utilizing SAP software. Training, coaching, and mentoring maintenance technicians and operations team members. Developing and auditing Energy Control Procedures to ensure the safety of team members performing work on mill equipment. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience with laser welders in industrial environment Requirements Understanding of standard mechanical engineering principles and practices, drawings, and fine tolerances. Competency or ability to learn PLC programming platforms. Competency or ability to learn power distribution systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuator systems, and communication protocols. Competency or ability to learn hydraulic, mechanical drive systems, and alignments. Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of industrial solid state laser welding systems and optics. Knowledge of process automation applications. Knowledge of hydraulics, power transmission, and complex machine alignments. Knowledge of SAP or other CMMS systems. Knowledge of IBA, or similar process trending software. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex issues. Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance practices. Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders, work in small and large teams. Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025. Travel both local and abroad will be required for training and best practice visits. Shift Onsite role with standard 5 day workweek. 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. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr