Reliability Manager

Company: Bunge North America
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Overview: The primary role of the Reliability Maintenance Manager is to improve reliability of the physical assets by eliminating unanticipated failures. This is done through development of a sound proactive maintenance strategy, analysis of failure causes, recommending design enhancements, and developing improved repair methods.The Reliability Manager is responsible for the reliability of all equipment in the area to which they are assigned. They will also maintain appropriate records and files to permit important analysis and reporting of results or completed work.The Maintenance Reliability Manager will also be responsible for the optimization of resources leading to part of the reduction in total maintenance costs.Responsibilities and Duties:Ensures that identified elements of the Asset Management Process and Standards are fully implemented and functioningHas a thorough understanding of the Potential-Failure Curve and relationship to setting maintenance activity frequenciesParticipate actively in the weekly
Asset Management/Scheduling
meetingAssists in the development of long-range asset management schedules and budgetsEducates other employees about reliability engineering and local reliability implementationCollaborates with Predictive technology specialists, external and/or internal to optimize the scope and frequency of checksMaintains the PM (Preventive Maintenance) system and process within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Identifies the critical processes and understands how they affect throughput, quality, environmental and safety complianceDevelops, recommends and implements strategies for improving the reliability of the manufacturing processesPerforms reliability reviews of each modification or design changeReviews predictive maintenance activities, recommends changes to the type of monitoring, routes, frequency and equipment monitoredMaintains or monitors equipment downtime database with focus on monitoring unscheduled downtime on key process equipmentMaintains equipment criticality listsResponsible for RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) or FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) on existing equipment and all new equipmentMonitors operations equipment forms or electronic monitoring systems to trend equipment condition (ie, temperatures, vibrations, pressures, amps)Monitors and performs trending and analysis of all PdM (Predictive Maintenance), PM (Preventive Maintenance) and CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) dataMonitors the execution and effectiveness of lubrication programsMaintains progress list of improvement projectsWrites work orders to feed the asset management work management processPerforms life cycle cost analyses on all engineering design changesEvaluates the cost/benefit of all new diagnostic technologiesReviews required asset management performance reportsCommunicates the key asset management performance indicators as well as the company s KPIs (Key Process Indicators)Works closely with the Maintenance and Operations Departments in performing RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) and asset management improvementFacilitates RCFA TeamsReviews the CMMS database, equipment history and work-order history to identify the need to perform RCFAGenerates downtime analysis reports and performs Pareto Analysis on resultsUses Pareto Analysis to find opportunities and prioritize improvement effortsEnsures that all department work performed is done in a safe manner and that all work areas are maintained to meet or exceed all safety rules, as well as all local, state or province and federal safety and environmental laws and regulatory actsRequirements/Qualifications: Technical skills/knowledge:BS/MS degree in Engineering or Mathematics, OR equivalent work experienceGood data management and analysis skillsPredictive Maintenance techniquesReliability ToolsReliability Centered Maintenance AnalysisFailure Modes and Effects AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisThe ability to use probability and statistical analysis toolsStrong plant backgroundVibration Level 2 trained and certifiedOil Analysis Level 2 certifiedInfrared thermography Level 2 certifiedUltrasonic Level 1 certified#LI-MM1Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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