Reliability Engineer at RPS North America

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Building Materials, RoofingIndustries

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
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, Responsibilities and Expectations

Responsibilities

Implement and optimize cost justified Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Strategies and Reliability Best Practices at the plant
Providing necessary CMMS related training to the end users, adhering to the Maximo SOP
Administrating, maintaining and continuously improve the Electrical and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance system to improve safety, product quality, production efficiency and labor/material effectiveness
Analyzing 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
Reviewing 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
Facilitating 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 Preventive Strategies to reduce impact or detect defects early enough to correct before an unplanned failure
Assessing and optimizing the spare parts required to support the critical PM tasks developed from the RCM
Evaluating 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
Facilitation of multiple RCM’s using FMECA’s to set Criticality to equipment failure modes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Predictive MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceCMMSMaximoRoot Cause AnalysisOEEReliability Best PracticesEquipment Reliability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Reliability Engineer position?

Benefits include health insurance (with teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA), dental and vision insurance, life insurance, health spending account, short-term disability, 401k match, paid vacation, floating days, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Is this Reliability Engineer role remote or on-site?

This is not a remote position and is based in Bismarck, Missouri.

What key skills are needed for the Reliability Engineer role?

Key skills include implementing predictive and preventative maintenance strategies, analyzing equipment performance data and root causes of failures, using CMMS like Maximo, facilitating RCM and FMECA, and optimizing spare parts and maintenance systems.

What is the company culture like at IKO Industries?

The company values quality, integrity, and trustworthiness, and builds success by hiring people who share these values.

What makes a strong candidate for this Reliability Engineer position?

Strong candidates have experience in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, CMMS systems like Maximo, and RCM/FMECA methodologies, with a focus on improving equipment effectiveness and collaborating across teams.

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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