Reliability Coordinator

This position is responsible for supporting the overall reliability of the Frankfort manufacturing site.  Through close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, this position oversees the site’s preventive & predictive maintenance program.  By using the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) information, a proactive plan will be used to improve equipment reliability in all areas of the plant.  Another critical responsibility of this role is to maintain data in WP’s MPulse data tracking system, which includes incorporating all equipment changes and new equipment. The Reliability Coordinator assists with organizing and working with the Maintenance Manager to ensure critical spare parts are tracked and available either on-site, internally to WP, or with external vendors. 

Responsibility for Safety, Health & Environmental

• Individual is expected to perform job duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the Safety, Health & Environmental system.
• Initiating pre-job safety plans as necessary and for all non-routine tasks.
• Wears proper safety equipment as specified in work instructions and actively provides feedback to fellow maintenance employees.
• Completes assigned monthly safety objectives that are linked to the site’s safety scorecard.
• Oversees the contractor safety program, which includes receiving of corporate HSE documentation and completion of site orientation program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review specifications and assist with the installation and set-up new equipment,
• Build relationships with internal support personnel and external vendors,
• Trial runs all new equipment to check for problems before start-up,
• Lead machine tear downs and rebuilds,
• Troubleshoot and facilitate correction of any problems or potential problems,
• Train less experience Maintenance Techs in areas that are needed.
• Document all critical equipment repairs and facilitates necessary requisition information,
• Assists with and develop PM’s and revisions.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on processing equipment, processing support equipment, utility support equipment, facility related equipment and machinery,

• Follows blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to, repair and maintain equipment.  These tools will also aid in training of employees,
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions,
• Dismantles and reassembles machines and equipment to gain access to problems,
• Replaces defective and worn parts through the use of best manufacturing practices & OEM specifications
• Will share value-added information to others as required.  This will include conducting informal training sessions, providing OJT information, instructing vendors as required,
• Operate material handling equipment such as fork lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc…,
• Knows and understands minimum and maximum capabilities of equipment.
• Maintain a good working relationship with vendors,
• Support technicians on trouble calls as needed, and ensures needed parts are available from inventory as needed to accomplish repairs.
• Assist with inventory/control of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Follow up with communication to the proper parties on essential issues as required,
• Maintain a professional approach to daily business and represent the company in a positive manner at all times.
• Assist in scheduling for best utilizing available time to carry out any needed maintenance of equipment and project work.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of manufacturing experience
• Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Understand basic electronics and be able to read and understand PLC ladder logic diagrams.
• Have a good technical knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, and DC Drives.
• Have a good technical knowledge of power distribution systems (ie; transformers, MCC’s and control circuits, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing Environment