Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Reliability Manager is responsible for the continued implementation and leadership of a progressive and integrated Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Equipment Reliability Improvement process. The Reliability Manger is a key leader in creating and managing change in the organization. They are considered a leader on the Operations management team and are responsible for driving step change improvement of plant reliability, championing the continued move from reactive to proactive maintenance. They will apply their knowledge and experience to ensure continuous improvement to optimize the company’s physical assets and maintenance and reliability processes and strategies. They will lead implementation, acceptance, and adoption of the enterprise asset management (EAM) system.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping guidelines. Follow safety guidelines, wear designated personal protective equipment (PPE), meet OSHA safety requirements, and ensure that safety measures are followed.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to identify, prioritize, and implement proactive maintenance and asset reliability improvement processes and projects.
• Monitor and manage performance against defined metrics.
• Train and develop partners in Maintenance Excellence concepts and tactics.
• Provide project management support for Engineering, EAM, and Maintenance Excellence.
• Assist in development of the Maintenance and Reliability teams.
• Use leadership and expertise in the principles of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and RCM to create an environment of continuous, aggressive defect elimination that drives asset reliability improvement.
• Provide direction and technical support for the plant Maintenance Department.
• Work with Engineering and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop equipment and installation standards.
• Oversee and lead the daily activities of the Reliability Engineer(s).
• Oversee and lead the development and training of the Reliability Engineer(s).
• Work with Project Management to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Assist in developing design / installation specifications and commissioning plans. Assist in developing criteria for and evaluating equipment and technical MRO suppliers and maintenance service providers. Develop acceptance tests and inspection criteria.
• Participate in the pre-startup safety review of new installations.
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing to confirm adherence to functional specifications.
• Implement and maintain Reliability key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Process Safety Functions: Together with other members of the leadership team, ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in machinery installation and maintenance-related projects.
• Assist in audits and audit preparation.
• Assist other partners in departments outside the Reliability Manager primary department assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirement

• 10+ years of experience in reliability or maintenance leadership roles within the petrochemical or refining industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical
• Strong technical expertise in ethylene cracker operations, including furnaces, compressors, exchangers, pumps, and pressure vessels.
• Experience leading mechanical integrity programs, inspection planning, and compliance with OSHA PSM and API standards.
• Experience developing and mentoring reliability engineers and technicians.
• Certification in preventive maintenance (PM) and/or predictive maintenance (PdM) ((vibration, thermography, lube oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, etc.) (military experience qualifies)
• Training in and knowledge of managing a reliability-centered proactive maintenance model
• Proven success in implementing reliability programs such as RCM, RBI, FMEA/FMECA, and bad actor elimination
• Experience using RCM techniques, RCA, RCFA, and PdM technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, infrared, acoustic emissions, tribology, etc.) to create a proactive work environment that is focused on continuous improvement at best cost
• Proficiency in basic computer functions, including the ability to use MS Outlook to manage emails and calendars; MS Word to create, modify, and edit documents such as memos; and MS Excel to create, modify, and edit spreadsheets
• An aptitude for learning new computer skills, as this role will be expected to find innovative ways to use EAM technologies to improve data analysis and drive reliability
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a history of embedding best practices and lessons learned into reliability strategies.
• Strong track record of reducing unplanned downtime, improving asset availability, and lowering maintenance costs.
• Demonstrate ability to work across functions: operations, maintenance, engineering, and turnaround to improve reliability outcomes.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and environmental regulations preferred
• CMRP, CPMM, CRE, CIMM certification preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate the following skills:
• Ability to organize and implement projects that improve the operational effectiveness of a processing facility
• Ability to solve complex technical problems using formal techniques to evaluate systems, equipment, and failures
• Ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems involving multiple technologies

Competencies

All Company Core Competencies as well as the following job specific competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Initiative
• Occupational Knowledge
• Resourceful

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment, outside, and exposed to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. During construction, the employee will be required to work in a construction zone with various hazards normally experienced in these environments. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee may experience range of temperatures from -10 degrees F to 100+ degrees F when outside. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, including long distances, sit, stand, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb stairs and ladders/tanks up to 50’ in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, car, or other modes of land transportation.

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