Reliability Specialist - Tyler, TX

Job Details

Job Location

RTS Client Site - Lake Charles, LA

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly2,050team members in over95locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Summary:ATS is seeking aReliability Specialistto support the refinery inTyler, TX.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• The primary duty of the Reliability Specialist is to facilitate the success of the Operators in the area(s) to which are assigned. This support consists of enabling the operators to better understand, detect and respond to equipment problems, as well as addressing minor equipment issues in an immediate/timely manner where possible, thus avoiding more substantial and expensive repairs at a later date.

• Train operators what to look for when performing operator rounds with their machinery, how to detect machinery problems and how to manage problems when they are discovered. Where intervention is required train the operator with the correct response.

• Train operators on equipment operating principles, lubrication requirements and methods and inspection techniques in small group settings, at the equipment, where needed and appropriate.

• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues, and guiding operators to determine the correct course of action to remedy equipment issues.

• Train and instruct Operators to perform immediate ad-hoc adjustments or repairs where appropriate.

• Document OTJ training of operators with performing minor maintenance or making adjustments.

• Document these ad-hoc repairs where appropriate and value added

• Instruct and train operators in creation of work notifications where needed to ensure the highest possible quality of information provided to maintenance resources

• Collaborate with the Operators to monitor previously reported issues and assist in escalation of the issue where appropriate

• Act as a resource for the Maintenance Planner where needed to assist in scoping future work

• Advise Operators on needed make ready activities being performed in support of future maintenance work if required.

• Participate in and/or Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis efforts Ensuring Appropriate Collaboration with Operators

• Assist in Skill Building of Operators in support of the Operator Care Program: Clean

• Lubricate

• Adjust

• Inspect

• Repair

• Participate in the Review Metrics and Performance Data with Operators and Help Identify Common Causes and Improvement Opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• The Reliability Specialist is a Subject Matter Expert with machinery and is knowledgeable and experienced with machinery design, lubrication systems, vibration analysis, machinery repair, preventive and predictive maintenance systems and techniques.

• Exceptional Face to Face Communication Skills

• Willingness to Communicate with and Train Operators at the Front Line on a Routine Basis

• High Level of Proficiency in SAP, Particularly in Documenting Work/Needs in both Work Orders and Notifications

• Ability to Perform Technical Research in Manuals, Drawings, interface with Vendors, etc. and Summarize Findings back to the Operators where it can better help them perform their Duties

• Ability to Troubleshoot Problems and Lead/Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis Efforts

• The Ability to be Autonomous and Self-Directing in the Performance of Their Duties

• A Customer Service Mindset in Relation to the Operators which they Support

  Work Conditions:

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

• Work in around operating equipment and industrial environments.

• Work shifts up to 12 hours/day and 7 days/week and travel for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds.

• All Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

  U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

  Benefits: ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. Full-time employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, personal time (PTO), and bonus opportunities.

  EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

  ATS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.