Reliability Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Deliver reliability engineering support for the operation and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and equipment assets.

• Execute strategic asset management plans that incorporate building automation, energy management, maintenance programs, and lifecycle asset management.

• Create reliability analysis methods for components, equipment, and processes.

• Gather and assess connected-system data to enhance maintenance strategies and performance results.

• Perform maintenance maturity assessments, program audits, and system/equipment audits.

• Supervise root cause failure analysis and identify corrective measures.

• Merge BAS, automated fault detection and diagnostics, maintenance initiatives, and capital planning data for lifecycle analyses and repair-versus-replacement recommendations.

• Assist in site-level Asset Management & Reliability programs and ensure operational compliance.

• Coordinate efforts among engineers, technicians, and third-party resources.

• Develop and manage preventative maintenance tasks while optimizing PM/PdM programs.

• Prioritize asset criticality and outline cost-effective proactive maintenance strategies.

• Generate reliability studies and risk mitigation plans for essential assets.

• Explore technologies for reliability enhancement.

• Lead investigations into operational events and equipment failures, along with subsequent monitoring.

• Maintain equipment records, plans, BOMs, failure history, and reliability metrics within CMMS.

• Establish and sustain equipment reliability KPIs and maintenance metrics.

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Planning teams.

• Conduct facility condition assessments across laboratories, manufacturing, office, and distribution sites in the Americas.

• Examine, document, and prioritize asset and field conditions regarding remaining useful life.

• Gather portfolio insights for capital planning and lifecycle asset management.

• Aid in commissioning efforts for upgrade, renovation, and construction projects.

• Undertake other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; mechanical or electrical preferred.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in implementing RCM, CbM/PdM methods, operating building automation and energy management systems, along with knowledge of asset management, data analytics, and capital planning methodologies.

• Proficiency with building automation systems and automated fault detection & diagnostics, including the integration of connected systems.

• Experience in critical/regulated environments is preferred.

• Extensive expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.

• In-depth knowledge of commercial, critical, manufacturing, laboratories, or distribution facility types.

• Competence in utilizing a variety of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and IT tools.

• Ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals and reference materials.

• Capacity to make informed recommendations with incomplete data sets.

• Skill in balancing multiple stakeholder requirements.

• Strong Microsoft Excel abilities and proficiency in accurately manipulating large data sets.

• Certified Reliability Leader designation is preferred.

• Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional credential is preferred.

• Level 2 thermography certification is preferred.

• Level 2 vibration certification is preferred.

• Level 2 ultrasound certification is preferred.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care coverage.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• A supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional health.