Assistant Reliability & Maintenance Manager

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Essential Functions

• Develop and implement strategies that accelerate and improve current maintenance practices and processes to improve equipment performance, reliability and lower repair costs.
• Leverage company subject matter experience / experts to advance current maintenance and reliability efforts.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive maintenance and reliability tactical training to maintenance resources.
• Identify required equipment and process upgrades and effectively manage associated projects.
• Represent the company's interest through interaction with outside shops when work is sent out for fabrication and / or repair.
• Provide leadership in a Lean Manufacturing environment; consistently driving out waste.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure operational effectiveness and life cycle cost considerations.
• Support Reliability Engineering department personnel with a commitment to their development through performance management, individualized development plans / opportunities, and visibility.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and connectivity with craft workers in field positions. Regularly respond with advice to maintenance / equipment related questions, ensure access to up-to-date maintenance / operating procedures, and facilitate strong team communications activities.
• Supports the following predictive programs : vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, lubrication, root cause failure analysis, and N.D.E. programs.
• Establish, maintain, and leverage value from a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for tracking work orders, planned / predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory / sharing, and maintenance history of plant equipment on a facility wide basis.
• Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics including : unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, and maintenance related costs.
• Provides leadership for troubleshooting and conduct root cause failure analysis.
• Accountable for compliance with all company policies, including HSE and governmental requirements.
• Model safe behavior; enforce safety rules; promote safety culture.
• Support the proper planning and staffing for planned Turn Arounds, interfacing with HES, Engineering, Controls & Operations to assure adequate participation.

Key Competencies

• Solid organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to direct and motivate others.
• Strong project management skills.
• Preventive Maintenance best practices.
• Lean manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• 10 15 years of experience in a maintenance management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in an alumina refinery, a plus.
• Must understand the following predictive programs : vibration and oil analysis, thermography, and N.D.T. inspection of ASME pressure vessels.
• Knowledge of pipe fabrication and repair techniques.
• 3- 5 plus years of experience in managing plant turnarounds working with operations, engineering and maintenance as well as external contract resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution, or a combination of relevant work experience and education, required.

Graduate degree from an accredited institution in relevant area is a plus.

Work Environment

• Outside in a heavy manufacturing dirty environment.
• Subject to weather impact heat, cold, rain, sleet.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing in the units.
• Prolonged sitting at a computer.
• Climbing ladders and steps.

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