Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic and proactive team dedicated to maintaining and optimizing equipment efficiency. As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing preventative maintenance programs, working closely with mechanics and supervisors to understand and address root causes of equipment issues. Your contributions will support the manufacturing process of cement, ensuring the seamless operation of equipment such as bucket conveyors, vertical mills, and kilns.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate and participate in operations and maintenance jobs.Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activity programs.Provide technical support to the Maintenance and Operations Department in continuous improvement activities.Work closely with the plant Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Department to develop and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance plans.Suggest specific activities for inspection, lubrication, cleaning, and changing of parts based on recommendations from manufacturers and suppliers.Promote ongoing improvement in equipment and administrative procedures.Analyze equipment maintenance history and investigate repetitive failures.Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive and predictive maintenance and operating procedures.Essential SkillsExperience with preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.Mechanical engineering background.Strong communication skills, especially with blue-collar workers and union members.Demonstrated experience in reliability and mechanical roles.Knowledge of inspection routes, oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.Around 6 months to 1 year of experience in a manufacturing facility.Proven ability to apply root cause failure analysis (RCFAs).Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Experience with Microsoft Office Products and Oracle preferred.Ability to work overtime, on-call, and off-shifts as required.Work Environment

This role requires a 50/50 split between office work and fieldwork. The work environment can be hot, dusty, and noisy, with potential hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Physical dexterity and strength are needed to lift heavy objects and navigate through confined spaces. The company offers opportunities for career growth and internal advancement, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, and professional development opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

401k, health, dental, vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Festus,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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