Reliability Engineer

Summary:

Shoals Technologies, a global renewable energy organization, is hiring a Reliability Engineer to join our maintenance and manufacturing engineering team. In this role, you’ll take the lead the selection and implementation of a CMMS program for Shoals Technologies Group with the goal of increased equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and optimized operations. From troubleshooting essential equipment to managing predictive maintenance programs, this is an opportunity to grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

In addition, the role will be responsible for leading the sharing of best maintenance practices, support the creation of standardized reporting metrics/KPI's, and evaluating historical data to support the overall asset efficiency and strategy for Shoals Technologies Group.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standardized Preventive Maintenance instructions for primary equipment.
• Develop recommended spare parts and inventory levels required for each asset type.
• Support installation of new/rebuilt equipment with early development of preventative maintenance plans
• Train site(s) on use of CMMS for planning, scheduling and inventory tools
• Become technical support representative for CMMS solutions.
• Evaluates new features, functionality and integration of tools within the CMMS system
• Owns building a network with site Engineering and Maintenance leadership to strengthen knowledge and capability through best practice sharing and development.
• Work closely with site operations teams to identify systemic problems and develop plans and procedures to minimize or eliminate issues.
• Provide advanced analytics of lost time across the group with the intent to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Developing and implementing new maintenance procedures.
• Developing and implementing new procedures for monitoring and testing equipment.
• Finding new technologies and processes that can improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Developing and implementing training programs for engineering and maintenance employees.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure that reliability is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
• Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility.
• Ensure readiness of all facility equipment
• Maintain usage and cost records on utilities.
• Support effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Conduct inspections for preventive maintenance needs.
• Record and report completed repairs of items that require further attention.
• Complete Root Cause Investigations for the evaluation of mechanical failures.  Provide technical recommendations for corrective actions, repairs and improvements. Implement and monitor recommended actions.
• In conjunction with Maintenance and Reliability Manager, review and prepare maintenance work procedures.
• Develop continuous improvement plans for improving efficiency, asset reliability and optimization of plant costs.
• Maintain and continually improve the mechanical integrity program to ensure the equipment does not fail in a way that will interrupt production.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent of 10 years experience
• Proven experience in CMMS deployment
• Working knowledge of maintenance programs and labor management
• Analytical thinking: the ability to think critically and logically, as well as the ability to work with large sets of data and make sense of them.
• Technical aptitude: a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes at hand. This includes knowledge of the engineering principles and specific systems used at an organization.
• Problem-solving: the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Communication: the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others.  This includes working with Strategic vendors and OBE site leaders.
• Project management: the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
• Data management skills: the ability to use statistical analysis tools as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
• A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.
• Safety-conscious: the ability to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them.
• 5 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance role

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.