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West Fraser

Reliability Engineer

fairfax, SC

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About this opportunity

West Fraser lists this Reliability Engineer opportunity in fairfax, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The primary responsibility of this position is to improve the uptime of the plant and improve efficiency of the machinery and processes. This position also helps drive new ideas, systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the site.

What you will do:

Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability. 

Work with the maintenance teams to identify work practices and other opportunities to prevent machine failures. 

Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance routes. 

Implement best practices for lubrication, including the selection and storage of lubricants. 

Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, areas of opportunity to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and other opportunities to improve plant performance.

Training of the maintenance team to improve skills and knowledge

Redesign machinery and other components when necessary to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs. 

Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system to manage lubrication and other maintenance activities.

Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities.

Develop and maintain effective systems for improving plant reliability. 

Apply technology such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive techniques to improve the mill’s reliability program.

Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste.

Special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications you should have:

Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree or a strong combination of experience and education

Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and / or trades experience is an asset. 

Demonstrated quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in working with applications developers, IT and other technical domains 

Experience in communicating and presenting data and technical concepts to audiences with varying backgrounds 

Self-directed and motivated.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborate team environment. 

Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo.

Previous industry experience is preferred

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

Medical

Dental

401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution

Employee stock purchase plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. The successful candidate will be asked to pass a background and drug test.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Worksite address

fairfax, SC, 29827, US

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