Equipment Reliability Specialist

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

Refined Technologies - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Equipment Reliability Specialist at Refined Technologies is responsible for optimizing the reliability and performance of industrial equipment. This role involves analyzing equipment data, identifying potential failures, and implementing strategies to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The position is based in Houston, TX, and requires collaboration with engineering teams to investigate equipment failures and develop corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze equipment performance data, including failure rates, downtime, and maintenance history.
• Collaborate with RTI's engineering team to investigate equipment failures and determine underlying causes.
• Conduct Root Cause and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to identify potential failure modes and develop mitigation strategies.
• Create and maintain reliability models to predict equipment performance and identify potential risks.
• Implement and manage a predictive maintenance program to extend mean-time-between-failure (MTBF).
• Conduct periodic inspections with third-party maintenance entities and vendors.
• Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving equipment reliability, such as maintenance process optimization and design changes.
• Prepare regular reports on equipment reliability performance, including key metrics and trends.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or data science (or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• Three years' experience in maintenance, manufacturing, and/or operational procedures.
• 3+ years experience with troubleshooting, preventative maintenance tasks, and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and understand mechanical equipment, pipe work, and piston/diaphragm pumps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability/willingness to learn data processing techniques and software (e.g., Excel, Python, R).

Nice-to-haves

• Data processing/analysis experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, etc. preferred.
• Quality control or inspection experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid US Passport.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Yearly bonus