Reliability Professional Position

Shift: 1st Shift

Monthly Salary: $6,730



Job Description

• Responsible for the safety, training, and motivation of a 3-person reliability team consisting of 2 Maintenance Planners and 1 Storeroom Clerk.
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient operation consistent with overall Company objectives in the areas of safety, quality, employee engagement and cost.
• Directs the centralized control of preventative maintenance for the Delavan and Walworth equipment and facilities so that the plant remains in good operating order, consistent with standards and with a minimum of maintenance downtime. Uses analytical data to improve the reliability process and develops maintenance strategies for all equipment and facilities.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with USG’s Reliability Performance Model. Supports the administrative elements of the RPM Program including: work order closing; RPM filing; storeroom cycle counts; energy usage monitoring; and PPM optimization. Ensures that affected employees receive training in the following areas: RPM Model; reliability focused maintenance; materials management; EAM use; and failure investigation/reporting.
• Works closely with planner, PMC’s, and reliability support staff to develop long-term asset planning as well as assisting production departments with Operator Basic Care planning and technical assistance. Initiates formal failure analysis for emergency and break-in work orders to determine the need for new or improved maintenance strategies (PPM procedures).
• Takes an active role in maintaining RPM Scorecard and regularly communicates key information to management including: KPI information; down day critique; continuous improvement efforts; follow up status on emergency work; and provides recommendations to production to assess equipment for PPM improvement.
• Responsible for managing all Storeroom operations including but not limited to vendor selection, vendor-managed inventory and running Storeroom usage reports.
• Supports RPM program audits and oversees corrective action to ensure continuous improvement across all program requirements.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of best-in-class maintenance/reliability practices throughout the facility including craftsperson training and program development. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of assigned model safety program(s), opacity training, and other regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of all plant major maintenance and capital improvement plans. Develops maintenance strategy and standards for vibration, alignment, lubrication, precision maintenance, etc.
• Responsible for handling AXAXL (insurance carrier) asset management/audits and implementing corrective action plans for deficiencies.
• Responsible for creating Work Contracts and executing contracts in order to complete assigned project work.

Job Qualifications

• A degree/advanced schooling or equivalent technical field experience (in maintenance or engineering related fields) is preferred. Supervision experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of the RPM program and the ability to enter data, navigate, and extract information from EAM is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety compliance programs with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), decision making, and employee relation skills within a diverse work environment.
• Motivator with a high level of organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively work across departments and with contractors/vendors.
• Basic knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies that can be utilized to monitor conditions of equipment. Basic understanding of Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis to evaluate equipment failures and optimize preventative maintenance practices is a plus.
• Applicants should be proficient at Microsoft Word/Excel, Oracle, and EAM maintenance management systems. Experience with EAM maintenance management system is a plus. Applicant should have basic knowledge of running reports in Microsoft Access.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran