Reliability Engineer Electrical / Systems / Utility Controls

Solventum

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technically responsible for part of / all electrical components of the plant
• Perform failure mode and effect analysis to assure the proper Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs are implemented, audited and improved on all existing and future assets
• Application of Reliability Based Maintenance programs such as Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Assess & develop capability of systems and multiskilled crafts on their role in reliability improvement and to advance their technical capabilities
• Analyze data (failure, cost, uptime, etc.) using appropriate reliability analysis tools to develop & implement improvement plans
• Serve as the equipment reliability Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the business and lead reliability improvement teams
• Manage and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) detailing all the results of the reliability programs activities
• Provide leadership support for Maintenance Conscious Engineering strategies
• Perform & document equipment criticality analysis in support of an effective critical spares strategy
• Participate in the Management of Change process to optimize the reliability of new equipment or processes
• Submit recommendations and justification for capital expenditures that support and improve the Reliability Program
• Provide an external awareness of methods and technologies that advance our own internal body of knowledge for the improvement of our operations reliability
• Able to interface with and troubleshoot the following motor control equipment properly and safely: motor starters, run relays; Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs); Servo motors and controls
• Able to interface with and troubleshoot Allen Bradley, Siemens and other plant PLC's including: connecting to the PLC, reading ladder logic, programming, diagnosing hardware and software problems
• Effectively maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot, determine causes of failure and perform corrective actions
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, proper maintenance practices for safe and effective operations, and identification of necessary renewal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree or higher in an Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering related discipline from an accredited University
• Professional reliability credentials such as: Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician
• Prior experience with PLC s and must be able to read and understand various types of PLC logic and programming structures
• Experience with maintaining high voltage systems and electrical distribution
• Experience with reliability analysis, predictive (PdM), and preventative maintenance (PM)
• High level of understanding and ability to use analytical tools and troubleshooting
• Good communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Understanding of safety components (Relays, I/O, controllers) and ability to troubleshoot safety circuits
• Basic understanding of Robotics Systems and emerging technologies with troubleshooting and programming experience