Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Req Id: 11455

Job Location: Watkins

Posting Start Date: 4/8/25

Work Environment: Onsite

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Plant Reliability Engineer in Watkins, MN will be responsible for the continued improvement/development of reliability programs and processes that have direct impact on key areas, such as safety, efficiency, effectiveness, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality. Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive failures.Develop and administer proactive maintenance program and equipment maintenance strategy based on site and business goals.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutionsthat meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered woodbuilding products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials andaccessories. LP's values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in anethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we've developed careersand provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee,LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America

We'd love to meet you if...
... you're energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
... you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
... you're innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

Salary Range DOQ: $69,880 to $104,300 plus 15% annual performance bonus and full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off Bank, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Tuition Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, Pet Insurance, Legal Plan, Paid Holidays, 401K & Profit Sharing with up to 5% Company match.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Development, refinement, and leadership of the Root Cause analysis program.
• Analyze equipment histories to identify and address specific repetitive failures.
• Drive lean initiatives across the processes.
• Further development and administration of the downtime tracking program to ensure consistency of trackingthroughout the mill.
• Regularly review downtime reports and equipment histories to identify solutions for reoccurring maintenanceproblems.
• Development, refinement, leadership of the Plant Condition Monitoring/PM Program
• Coordination with Maintenance Planner/Scheduler/Area Leaders ensuring correct Condition Monitoring/PMactivities are scheduled and performed when due.
• Development, refinement, and leadership of the Plant Lubrication Program/including administration of oilanalysis program
• Apply value analysis to make maintenance decisions, i.e., repair/replace and repair/redesign.
• Specify and develop standard repair techniques for major repetitive tasks, such as component replacements.
• Works with Maintenance Planner/Scheduler/Area Leaders, as necessary, to develop job scopes for major uniquejobs.
• Develop the standardization processes, which influence new construction and equipment purchases includingmaterials, equipment and spare parts.
• Identify potential cost reductions through extended parts life, reduced labor cost, and other part-relatedimprovement techniques.
• Participates in the review phase of design of capital additions and changes in plant layout to ensure fullmaintainability of equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Participates in approval of all new installations and technologies, including those done by contractors, to ensuretheir maintainability and reliability as influenced by life cycle costing
• Train, develop and coach internal resources and key stakeholders.
• Some travel required (10%)

What do I need to be successful?

• 5+ years' industry experience
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• In-depth practical knowledge of manufacturing process
• In-depth knowledge of Maintenance and Reliability systems and process improvement process
• Knowledge of safety, health and environmental rules, laws, requirements and applicable LP programs
• Ability to interpret and apply HR, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of correct application of systems and processes that ensures continuous improvement (safety, maintenance, quality and manufacturing)
• A creative approach to new ideas
• Knowledge of engineering and design principles
• Basic budgeting and financial analysis skills

Education

• Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Bachelors' degree preferred.

Work Environment

Office and Plant Environment with exposures to sawdust, chemicals, high noise levels, extreme temperatures (hotand cold) and other inclement conditions.

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits,401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.

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