Reliability Specialist - Contract (1 year)

The Opportunity

Provides technical support to industrial customers and Wajax Engineering and Repair Services (ERS) team to ensure best in class availability, reliability, and total cost of ownership for our customers operations.

The Role

• Identify equipment failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) assessments and that corrective and preventive measures have been implemented
• Experience and knowledge of CMMS Implementation with JDE, SAP, Maximo, etc.
• Experience of Maintenance Strategies with RCM, Job Plans, Risk Analysis
• Perform Spare Parts Assessment, Inventory Management & Optimization, Spare Parts criticality, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Item master Harmonization, etc.
• Experience performing maintenance and reliability audits and benchmarking to enable process optimization and improvement roadmaps

• Build and monitor critical component reliability trends to identify bad actors and drive product improvements.

• Develop and track KPI's to quantify the performance of critical assets and effectiveness of reliability programs.
• Improve and optimize the overall maintenance program based on the best practices in mining industry with emphasis on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Assimilate failure data, perform analysis, and make recommendations to improving plant operation and solving maintenance problems.
• Determine the means to reduce loss using data from production impacts (reliability and availability), failures, breakdowns, and maintenance cost.
• Develop plans to eliminate or reduce these losses via root cause analysis, solution development and implementation.
• Determine strategies to achieve minimum life cycle cost for the asset by participating in the design and installation phase of new assets and in modification of existing assets.
• Perform evaluations of the residual service life and recommend strategies for refurbishing or replacing assets.
• Develop, implement, and support predictive maintenance programs (Vibration Monitoring, IR, Lubrication Analysis, etc.). Ensure accurate asset life estimations and facilitate in maintenance planning.
• Promote a culture of safety including strict adherence to Wajax EH&S policies and procedures as well as those of the customer.
• Experience with conveyors / material handling equipment and rotating equipment

• Liaise with OEM specialists to drive resolution on standing product problems.

• Provide training to facility personnel on Predictive Maintenance strategies.

• Facilitate downtime reconciliation meetings with customers as required.
• Ensure that all assigned projects are delivered as, where, and when promised and that final product performs as specified.
• Develop reliability tools and techniques aligned with business needs

Major Accountabilities:

• Collecting Data/Analysis/Reports
• Assessment and Benchmarking
• Defect Elimination and Root Cause Analysis
• Asset Management Strategies and Tactics Development
• Spares Inventory Management and Optimization
• Condition Monitoring/PDM and Hydrocarbon Management
• RAM / RBI / LCC
• Planning & Scheduling
• Managing the Asset Life Cycle
• CMMS / ERP / EAM Implementation
• Providing Asset Management Trainings

The Candidate

Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering

Work Experience: 7+ years in equipment maintenance, repair, planning, and reliability.

Knowledge: Reliability engineering principles, mining equipment, maintenance planning, organization, strong computer skills. Vibration ISO Level 2 is an asset. PMP and Six Sigma certification is an asset. CMRP Designation is an asset.

**This role is based in North Vancouver - Depending on location - 60% - 80% travel may be required.

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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