Reliability Engineer - Thorsby, Canada - Boise Cascade

Description

Boise Cascade Wood Products has an opening for a Reliability Engineer located near our Alabama facilities in either Thorsby, AL or Chapman, AL. Approximately 75%+ travel required.

Responsibilities :

Our Reliability Engineer will facilitate the implementation of the Wood Products reliability strategy across our manufacturing operations to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment and processes. They'll lead on-site growth of reliability concepts to improve the maintenance organization and to design and implement long-term continuous improvement systems. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading the implementation and maintenance of equipment standards, processes, and work practices; facilitates RCAs/FMEAs and solution implementation as needed, conduct equipment criticality ranking, build BOMs for equipment, centerline equipment, and optimizing preventative maintenance; track and report performance against desired results; demonstrating strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement; and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in engineering, reliability, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Demonstrated and proven success in a maintenance department leadership role. Must be able to comprehend mechanical, electrical, and reliability systems in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to understand and lead cultural change efforts. Must be able to understand industrial costs and controls. Some travel required, as needed to support assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prefer a candidate who lives within a commutable distance to our Alabama facilities (Chapman, AL and Thorsby, AL). Relocation assistance considered for qualified candidates. More than 10 years of experience in related job function. Experience working with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as Maximo. Specific knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and associated tools. Candidates with 2-5 years of operational experience to complement their reliability experience will be given strong consideration. Familiarity with equipment in the wood products manufacturing industry a bonus. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) or other lubrication, vibration and tomography certifications a bonus. Preferred candidate will live a commutable distance to our Louisiana facilities.