Maintenance Reliability Engineer I

Company Introduction:Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.Job Summary:SUMMARYThis Maintenance Reliability Engineer is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of reliability improvement plans for assigned areas, focusing on learning and applying techniques to improve uptime and reliability to meet increased demand. This role works under direct supervision to build foundational skills in reliability engineering practices.ESSENTIAL DUTIESImplement risk management strategies to include predictive and preventive maintenance activities in mechanical and electrical systems (vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, motor circuit analysis, thermography, equipment laser alignment, etc.).Analyze rotating equipment, electrical systems, and instrumentation systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate or extend the time between failures.Assist with breakdown analysis investigations, failure analysis, Fishbone analysis, and focused improvement activities under the direction of a Senior Engineer.Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and focused improvement teams as a learning experience.Work closely with maintenance mechanics and operators to improve techniques that adversely affect equipment or product quality.Assist project engineers in reviewing specifications and designs to learn about standards that minimize life cycle costs and support high reliability.Identify potential process bottlenecks and suggest continuous improvement ideas to senior staff.Review and update existing Preventative Work Instructions under supervision to maximize the maintenance department's productively while minimizing wasted time and controlling cost.Review engineering specifications and drawings, propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and business requirements.Level Based CompetenciesFacilitating ChangeContinuous ImprovementCommunicationEarning TrustInnovationExecutionSafety FocusContinuous LearningTechnical/Professional Knowledge and SkillsTechnical knowledge/skillsCriticality analysis (novice/basic)Mechanical equipment and systems (novice/basic)Preventative and Predictive Technologies (novice/basic)Planning and scheduling (novice/basic)PM Optimization (novice/basic)Root-cause analysis (novice/basic)Failure modes and effects analysis (novice/basic)Preliminary Hazards analysis (novice)Simplified failure modes and effects analysis (novice)Maintainability information (novice/basic)Fault tree analysis (novice)Event tree analysis (novice)MSHA Rules and Regulations (novice/basic)General knowledge/skillsGoogle SuitesCADAnalytical and problem solving skillsStrong communication skillsLeadership/SupervisionAbility to lead/influence othersEducation/Experience*Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.0-1 years of experience in a heavy industrial setting, internships or co-ops preferred.Preference toward Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, with a desire to learn maintenance & reliability best practices including preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance.DimensionsNo. of direct reports: 0 - 3No. of indirect reports: 0Budget Responsibility: $0Travel Requirements: Limited domestic travelWorking Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environment. Approximately 50% of the work is administrative in naturePhysical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 40 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and working outdoors in temperature extremesAt Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.