Projects-Electrical Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Projects-Electrical Reliability Engineer
Job Summary/Objective

This role is critical in driving equipment reliability, managing change processes, and executing capital and improvement projects. The successful candidate will lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, champion continuous improvement initiatives , and manage projects using the Front-End Loaded (FEL) process .

*POST OFFER/ACCEPTANCE PHYSICAL INCLUDING A DRUG SCREENING*

Work Authorization

This role requires authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available at this time. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve the OEE of Plantwide Electrical systems
  • Improve the onstream factor of electrical industrial manufacturing system plantwide: sub-stations and power distribution to manufacturing equipment, starters, VFDs, protection systems, drives/motors, power and DCS interfacing system, etc.
  • Ensure systems are performing at their optimum throughput.
  • Guide the maintenance department on best practices to reduce failures, reduce total operating cost of equipment, maintenance frequency and how to.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  • Lead investigations into equipment failures and chronic reliability issues.
  • Facilitate cross-functional RCA sessions and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Track and report on corrective actions and effectiveness.
• Management of Change (MoC):
  • Own and lead or participate in the MoC process for mechanical systems and equipment modifications.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to assess risks and impacts.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify improvement opportunities, prepare business cases and execute change as per the FEL process.
  • Utilize field data collection and analysis to identify failure trends and reliability opportunities.
  • Develop and implement strategies to eliminate repeat failures and improve equipment uptime.
  • Support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance programs.
• Project Management (FEL Process):
  • Lead mechanical projects from concept through execution using the FEL methodology.
  • Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for capital and improvement projects.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• RCA Effectiveness:
  • % of RCAs completed within target timeframe.
  • % of corrective actions implemented and verified.
  • Reduction in repeat failures of critical equipment.
• MoC Compliance:
  • % of MoC processes completed on time.
  • Number of MoC-related incidents or deviations.
  • Audit compliance score for MoC documentation.
• Reliability & Uptime:
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for key assets.
  • % reduction in unplanned downtime.
  • % improvement in equipment availability.
• Project Execution:
  • % of projects delivered on time and within budget.
  • FEL stage gate compliance rate.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction score (post-project reviews).
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Number of CI initiatives implemented annually.
  • Estimated cost savings or value creation from CI efforts. - · % of field data collection targets achieved

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RCM), CMMS systems, and data analysis software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

  Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+years of experience in heavy industrial environments, preferably in alumina or similar refining operations.

Preferred Skills 

• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP).
• Experience with FEL project methodology. 
• Knowledge of alumina refining processes and equipment

Work Environment

·Work setting is primarily an office setting. Strong presence in the field is expected. 

Physical Demands

May be required to walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

May have to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RCM), CMMS systems, and data analysis software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial environments, preferably in alumina or similar refining operations.

Preferred Skills 

• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP).
• Experience with FEL project methodology.

· Knowledge of alumina refining processes and equipment