Reliability Engineer [Cavendish Farms]

Reliability Engineer

Position Summary

The job incumbent will ensure the efficiency and reliability of plant assets.

Relationships and Contacts

This person reports directly to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager. Assume food safety responsibility in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.

Major Responsibilities

• Development of a subordinate staff, including selecting and developing key subordinates. Oversee the continual training of existing and any new employees to the Department.
• Perform and complete Root Cause Analysis on equipment as deemed necessary by Senior Management
• Review and update daily downtime reports. Review the reliability schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis while ensuring the adequate maintenance of production equipment fulfills our customer contracts.
• Assist in the research and implementation of new equipment.
• Perform, document, and communicate maintenance assessments on a continuous basis; ensuring all vibration routes are completed and necessary work orders are in place to prepare or maintain company assets.
• Engineer solutions to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Ensure relevant preventive maintenance orders are in place and critical spare parts are available to maintain site operation.
• Work with each department prior to making decision that will affect all area in the plant.
• Monitor and identify problem areas in the facility prior to a breakdown.
• Work with the maintenance team leaders to improve and understand daily issues related to the maintenance department.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance Manager on the annual budget for training, new equipment installations, and upgrades to existing equipment. Update Key Performance Indicators for Maintenance Department

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures.
• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions or acts to their manager.
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to their manager.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Enforce quality and food safety programs within the role.
• Communication of food safety issues to related department and action within the role.
• Active participation in food safety, food security, health, sanitation, hygiene, and quality program within the role
• Commitment to Quality System Policy

Qualifications And Abilities

• 2-3 years' experience in a reliability role, including vibration training.
• Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project)
• Effective communication skills
• Technical skills
• Problem solving
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (EIT/P.Eng)
• Knowledge of PI

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Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.