Reliability Engineer jobs in Utica, NY

Reliability Engineer

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Gouverneur, NY

Salary Range:  Commensurate with Experience

BiOrigin Specialty Products (formerly Dunn Paper), has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of high performance, advanced tissue products for use in food, medical, and specialty markets since 1924.  BSP in Gouverneur, NY is one of the few manufacturers to produce full spectrum color matching napkins. 

 Why Work with Us: 

• Competitive wages based on experience and fit 
• A generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, as well as disability and life insurance 
• 401K plan with company match 
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays 
• Commitment to a work/life balance 
• External and on-the-job training provided by experienced mentors to further enhance your skills and help you succeed. 
• Small, professionally managed company environment allowing significant impact and real opportunities for growth 

Position Overview:

Develops and manages analysis methods for determining reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Acquires and analyzes data. Investigates to determine the reliability required for each unit process and prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports for defining reliability problems. Recommends improvements with consideration for cost limitations for equipment up/down time, repair/replacement costs, weight, size, and availability of materials/equipment. Determines the cost advantages of alternatives for developing action plans to comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment.

  Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies, practices, and projects that support operational goals and objectives.

• Provide technical expertise, support, guidance, direction, and leadership for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of assets

• Utilize leading edge Reliability-Centered Maintenance technologies in the monitoring, evaluation, maintenance, repair, selection, and upgrading of fixed equipment to maximize unit availability and performance. 

• Improve equipment reliability and control maintenance expenses through Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs 

• Develop and track reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities, evaluate trends, and ensure that business objectives are met 

• Utilize root cause analysis as well as Preventive and Predictive Maintenance to reduce major equipment failure, reduce repetitive repairs, and prevent future failures 

• Establish training requirements for technical skills related to inspection, prevention, and condition-based monitoring

• Assist in establishing Maintenance Standards for equipment repair, installation, and calibration. 

• Assist in creating a culture of continuous process improvement and employee learning/development 

• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making qualities that create alignment within the department and the organization 

  Qualifications 

• Experience in statistical methods of Reliability analysis (Barringer, Weibull) is strongly preferred 

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Strong computer and organizational skills. 

• Project Management and Execution Experience

• Candidates must be willing to work off-shifts and weekends if required, member of on-call team. Travel <10%

  Education/Training: 4 Year Degree; Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial), Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional is a plus.