Reliability Engineer

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

As a member of the maintenance improvement program reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Reliability Engineer performs functions to implement a preventive /predictive maintenance program which will maximize site equipment reliability and develop strategies and methods that improve site preventive/predictive maintenance.

What You’ll Do:

Population of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by:

• Identifying all equipment and creating equipment identification lists and assigning respective numbers to each piece of equipment;
• Creating bill of materials for all equipment;
• Writing preventive maintenance procedures and frequencies based on vendor recommendations, professional experience, and best available practice; and
• Drawing updates for fabricated parts.

Works and collaborates with various departments to develop and maintain specific targets, strategies and tactics to maximize equipment availability to drive asset productivity improvement by:

• Reviewing preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and modifying accordingly;
• Reviewing existing data to investigate equipment trends;
• Identifying failure modes and writing preventive procedures;
• Implementing predictive maintenance (PdM) technology;
• Writing work process improvements;
• Setting up reliability based metrics while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency and company requirements; and
• Designing and developing new and unique repair methods and procedures.

Work closely with maintenance and/or production personnel to resolve chronic equipment related issues by appropriately using reliability tools such as:

• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM);
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA);
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA); and
• Predictive technologies such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and acoustic monitoring.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:  

• Skilled with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software).
• Experience with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS), such as MP2 or similar system.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross-functional teams. 
• Knowledgeable of root cause and fault tree analysis techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation.
• Ability to deliver sustainable and superior results.

Education/Experience: 

Required:

• BS Degree in Engineering preferred (Industrial ,Mechanical ,Electrical or Chemical).
• 3 or more years experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $90k to $110k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

 

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.