Reliability Engineer jobs in Virginia

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to help us investigate and problem-solve plant reliability issues. As a Trex Reliability Engineer, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to support the maintenance team in the training, planning, and scheduling of maintenance activities to drive improved sustainable plant reliability. This role is a key member of our Operations team.

Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs:

1. We put people first
2. We all operate on the same page
3. We own it
4. We are always tuned for success
5. We make dynamic decisions

It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Provide engineering leadership and expertise by developing, implementing, and improving maintenance and operation troubleshooting capabilities.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations utilizing data analysis and sound structured problem-solving.
• Effective utilization of technology and mediums (video, visual, written, etc.) to enhance troubleshooting at the operator and technician's point of use.
• Identify and set priorities on opportunities for reliability improvement by mining information using manufacturing databases. Statistically analyze data to assess the reliability, maintainability, and availability of manufacturing assets.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to perform analysis of assets including asset utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), remaining useful life, reliability, and costs of assets.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance personnel.
• Work with project leaders to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations. The Reliability Engineer is responsible for adhering to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.
• Participate with project teams, operational excellence engineers, and project leaders in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Participate in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers. Develop acceptance tests and inspection criteria.
• Participate in the final checkout of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.
• Support facility maintenance and engineering budgets, capital budget process, and productivity project process.

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with 3 or more years of diverse experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or maintenance environment. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act with Boldness and Authenticity
• Drive Sustainability
• Innovate and Adapt

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving, and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

BENEFITS & PERKS 

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

JOB LOCATION

Winchester, Virginia, United States (on-site)

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular