Job Description

The Reliability Engineer reports to the Electrical Superintendent. This position provides technical advice and guidance for designated Reliability Engineering projects and programs at assigned site. The Reliability Engineer will manage specific projects as needed, directed, and will provide support for continual improvement in statistical equipment reliability issues, process control, structural analysis, safety, and other situations as they may arise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Reliability Engineering projects
• With minimum supervision utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment
• Participate with Operations and Maintenance departments and other Engineering staff in problem solving efforts to improve safety
• Coordinate project activities with Operations and Maintenance departments to improve equipment maintenance availability and other KPIs
• Ensure appropriate documentation for assigned projects are prepared and review documentation for accuracy
• Participate on small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects
• Develop working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations appropriate to area of assignment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Also deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Customer quality visits and related team involvement.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in probability and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Reliability Engineering
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Experience / Familiarity of rotating equipment maintenance
• Experience with condition monitoring technologies
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Safely acquire data from mine site equipment while in operation. Data includes: vibration, ultrasonic, infrared images, and oil sampling and other assigned duties
• Must be able to perform fieldwork, walk over rough terrain, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs/ladders
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
• Must be able to walk over rough terrain, climb stairs/ladders, work on elevated platforms, and work in dusty/wet/cold/hot environments.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• *All employees are subject to annual physical examinations as a condition of employment.
• ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Completion of Reliability Engineering courses
• SMRP or CMRP Certification (Preferred)
• Experience in Category II Vibration analyst or higher
• Experience working in a Maintenance or Reliability Engineering Role
• Experience in conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), FMEA
• Experience with CSI collector / software
• English language fluency.
• At least CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.