Reliability Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Role: Reliability Engineer

*This is a Safety Sensitive position. *

Job Summary: The Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall plant reliability. This role focuses on analyzing failures, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Reliability Engineer collaborates closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing processes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Short-term disability

401k Match

Paid vacation.

Floating days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

Leading training to utilize the Maximo-integrated, 5-Why RCA’s and Troubleshooting as a part of keeping the Mechanical, Electrical and Process FMECA/RCM alive to drive down highest Pareto valued production losses

Actively participate in the Corporate Weekly Reliability Teams Meetings, training, webinars, SMRP, and Reliability Magazine subscriptions in order to keep up to date with reliability knowledge, techniques and methodologies and provide support for continued reliability improvements and development.

Leading initiatives for corporate surveys, questionnaires and benchmarking as part of IKO Reliability Assessments.

Utilizing Prodac/Maximo interface, production loss and Maintenance cost data to lead Problem Solving / troubleshooting teams prioritized to generate the greatest value return.

Developing and utilizing a strong work relationship with the Maintenance and Operations employees to build the necessary disciplines for efficient and effective Running PdM and Shutdown PM plans that meet or exceed critical leading indicators.

Preparing, organizing and facilitating a shingle line FMECA/RCM, after detailed Pareto analysis of production losses associated with critical assets, for use in PM Optimization and corresponding Spare Parts strategy.

Troubleshooting equipment, Design for Reliability, select and managing qualified contractors to precision-install and commission new equipment, monitor modifications, upgrades and critical parts required.

Acting as back up for the Inventory Coordinator and Planner/Scheduler during emergencies and for vacation, staying updated with the standardized format and disciplines required.

Supporting, promoting and demonstrating IKO’s core values and leadership behaviors.

Responsible for other highest valued reliability related responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager.

Qualifications

Completion of University degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)

3 or more years of reliability experience in continuous process manufacturing environments.

Familiar with condition monitoring tools such as: vibration analysis, Ultrasonic, lubrication, thermography, etc..

Experience facilitating dozens of successful RCFA’s.

Experience with: FMECA’s, PM recommendations associated with preventing most probable Failure Modes, Production loss analysis, failure mitigation strategies, Spare Parts optimization supporting the PM tasks, etc.

Verbal and written fluency in English, effective presentation skills and ability to communicate well at all levels.

Proficiency with building standardized PM’s & PdM’s within Maximo or similar CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.

Willing to travel on occasion to learn and share knowledge with other IKO sites.

Analytical skills with high level of accuracy and strong work ethic.

Operational and supervisory experience is a plus.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.