HMS Reliability Specialist

A Talascend client in the Mobile, AL area has a need for an HSM Reliability Specialist for a direct hire role. 

OVERVIEW: 

The Specialist position is responsible for analysis of production disturbances in cooperation with other maintenance and production personnel, as well as troubleshooting unscheduled maintenance issues. The Specialist will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for designated mechanical equipment and lead lean manufacturing initiatives. The Specialist is responsible for researching, developing, and coordinating Work Orders through completion, which includes working with various team members to ensure parts availability, refurbishing follow up, support management with leadership of dayshift Asset Mechanics and budget tracking.

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Collecting route-based vibration data in the field.
• Analyzing vibration data to identify sources of concern.
• Producing detailed vibration analysis reports including recommendations for corrective actions.
• Maintaining remote and continuous vibration hardware, including permanently mounted accelerometers, cable and junction boxes.
• Entering Notifications for corrective actions in SAP.
• Support scheduling, planning and lead the execution of Support short and long-term PDM activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR High School Diploma and 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial environment OR combination of post-secondary education and related experience.
• ISO Category 2 Vibration Analyst with minimum of three years practical experience in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting machinery vibration data.
• Ability to produce technical reports with recommendations for corrective actions and repairs based on vibration analysis.
• Responsible for providing technical guidance and practical support to the asset for the operation, integrity, maintenance activities and fault diagnosis on key Rotating Equipment.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot different types of industrial equipment, pumps, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, rotating equipment, and cooling systems.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and visualization skills.
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and has a desire for future leadership roles Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
• Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability.
• Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.
• To be able to supports management in optimizing quality, cost, availability and performance of equipment.
• To be able to accurately estimate the resources and duration of repairs in mechanical equipment, to be able to support the planning in outages and with unprecedented activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of using Emerson vibration analysis software.
• Thermography Level 1
• Ultrasound Technologies Level 1
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or project engineering in a heavy industrial environment preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred
• Working knowledge of maintenance data trending software (IBA) is preferred.