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The Reliability Manager is responsible for developing and implementing reliability strategies and programs to enhance operational performance of the equipment assets for Mapleton. This position leads a team of plant engineers and reliability engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, availability and maintainability of assets. The reliability manager will also focus on continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and optimize maintenance practices, with a specific emphasis on asset strategy development. This position ensures world class performance is clearly defined and leverages talent in the region, to continually improve equipment reliability and business outcomes for Mapleton. Incorporation of industry and Evonik standards into both technical and safety-based work practices will help to drive improvement of key performance indicators for Mapleton. This position will implement Evonik Process System (EPS) in the areas of maintenance, reliability, turnarounds, external service management, site engineering, materials management, contractor management, digitalization initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement reliability strategies and asset management strategies to improve equipment performance, optimize asset lifecycle and reduce failure rates for Mapleton Site
Lead and mentor plant engineers and reliability engineers, providing guidance on best practices and methodologies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using reliability-centered maintenance and other methodologies
Collaborate with cross functional team (maintenance, operations, engineering, safety, etc.) to ensure alignment on reliability goals and improve asset utilization and performance
Evaluate and prioritize asset investments based on risk, performance, business impact, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Monitor important reliability trends and technical developments for development of new applications
Communicate and liaison with key Evonik contact personnel in Care Solutions Business line , as well as Technical Services and Technology and Engineering Americas to solve reliability issues at Mapleton
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Chemical Engineering with strong maintenance reliability experience
5-10 years in manufacturing with leadership and general industrial management experience
Strong background and broad-based experience in the complex field of maintenance or reliability engineering
A thorough knowledge of technical codes, standards and regulations is required
This is a self-motivated position that requires excellent leadership, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Responsiveness and professionalism are critical as this position communicates with Site Manager and Engineering and Maintenance Manager frequently
Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with senior management, both locally and globally, and positively add value to short term and long-term strategic planning
Must be analytical and have the ability to problem solve in a concise and logical manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and manage expectations to create trust and credibility across a broad spectrum of the company
Ability to effectively articulate and explain market trends internally and externally
Ability to interpret financial and nonfinancial data and clearly articulate the economic impact of significant decisions
The incumbent needs a broad knowledge of the Evonik technologies, processes, methodologies, plants and sites
He/she has to be acquainted with all relevant procedures and best practices in connection with plant operations and maintenance core functions (maintenance, reliability, contractor management, materials management)
He/she needs strong people leadership skills in very diverse teams and must be able to motivate employees by establishing challenging yet achievable goals
The incumbent needs a great knowledge of, and network in, the global Evonik organization to interface effectively with the various technical and business functions
Nice to have:
A seasoned professional with maintenance model development experience is preferred
Proficiency in reliability software and tools (e.g., CMMS, SAP, etc.) is preferred
Advanced degree, Professional certification (CMRP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.), or MBA preferred