Reliability Technician

## Reliability TechnicianApplylocations: Lafayette, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R50011**What we offer**Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:** Reliability Technician will serve as a key technical resource to lead Predictive Maintenance programs, perform Root Cause Failure Analysis of equipment, and develop improved equipment reliability practices. Predictive Technologies play a key role in the site equipment reliability efforts. The Reliability Technician will develop deep expertise and utilize predictive technologies to collect and analyze data and make recommendations to the equipment owner/user on required maintenance and repairs. The Reliability Technician may be asked to support any aspect of reducing and eliminating equipment failures through proactive initiatives, predictive tools, and retrospective failure analysis.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Develop expertise in vibration analysis and other predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies to improve equipment reliability.* Collect, analyze, and interpret PdM data, providing recommendations for preventive and corrective maintenance.* Evaluate equipment, expand monitoring programs, and support the implementation of long-term maintenance strategies.* Manage customer requests, work schedules, and maintenance work order backlogs independently.* Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and provide technical guidance to maintenance teams, engineers, and equipment owners.* Lead meetings, communicate findings and recommendations, and ensure follow-up on action items.* Maintain equipment records, predictive maintenance procedures, KPIs, and databases such as Emerson AMS, UE Systems Ultratrend, and SAP CMMS.* Support reliability initiatives, including mechanical integrity, root cause analysis, maintenance strategy development, risk-based maintenance, and continuous improvement. **REQUIREMENTS*** Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment reliability, maintenance, engineering support, or a related field.* Ability to obtain Level 2 certification in multiple Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies; certifications in vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, or similar are an asset.* CMRT (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician), technical degree/certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.* Strong troubleshooting skills with experience performing root cause failure analysis on industrial equipment.* Solid knowledge of industrial equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability best practices.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and management teams.* Strong organizational, planning, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.* Proficiency with computer systems and the ability to learn PdM tools, CMMS software, and reliability databases.* Ability to work safely in industrial environments, including wearing PPE, climbing stairs/ladders, entering confined spaces, and working in noisy, hot, or outdoor conditions.* Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime, on-call duties, and support for night or weekend operations as needed.The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. **Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr