Reliability Engineer at RPS North America

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Completion of University degree in Engineering (preferably in Electrical, Mechanical or Reliability Engineering)
3 or more years of experience in process manufacturing or industrial equipment design environments (Preferably with Maintenance)
Fluent in oral and written English
Proficiency with MS Excel, AutoCAD, and CMMS
Proven problem solver with various methodologies
Familiar with the Work Flow from a Service Requests to the final close out of Work Orders
Experience with plant Planning and Scheduling, shutdown procedures and Best Practices
Willing to travel occasionally within North America for training and/or assist at other IKO Plants
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Self-directed, takes initiative and is self-motivated to exceed Roles, Respo

Responsibilities

Work as a team member to design, develop and implement corporate preventative and predictive maintenance system for process manufacturing facilities by utilizing EAM software - IBM Maximo
Implement and optimize cost justified Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Strategies and Reliability Best Practices at the plant
Provide necessary CMMS related training to the end users, adhering to the Maximo SOP
Administrate, maintain and continuously improve the Electrical and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance system to improve safety, product quality, production efficiency and labor/material effectiveness
Analyze the Pareto value of Production Losses due to: downtime, rate reduction and waste of specific critical equipment, identifying highest gain for Root Cause Analysis efforts
Review Downtime data history to identify trends and repeat events leading up to failures as part of the methodology identifying root causes of failures in equipment and processes
Facilitate RCM, using FMECA’s to assess criticality ranking of existing Failure Modes, identify and design out the Root Causes of defects and develop Predictive and Preventative Strategies to reduce impact or detect defects early enough to correct before an unplanned failure
Assess and optimize the spare parts required to support the critical PM tasks developed from the RCM
Evaluate justification of new technologies or inspection procedures to replace current instrumentation controls, sensors, drives, and other electrical components and inspection strategies
Other related reliability and maintenance responsibilities

Skills

IBM Maximo

CMMS

RCM

FMECA

Pareto Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Predictive Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AECOM with new regional director.

Acquisition by Tetra Tech may impact client relationships.

Internal competition from NEO Material Development Kit could cause brand confusion.

Differentiation

RPS Group offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services.

The company has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental consulting.

RPS leverages its global presence and multidisciplinary teams for tailored solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for environmental consulting due to global sustainability focus.

Growing interest in digital transformation aligns with RPS's expertise.

Expansion of green finance offers new project opportunities for RPS.

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