Reliability Engineer

Apex Systems is looking for Reliability Engineers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area for an immediate contract to hire opportunity. Responsibilities;

• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Works with the Facilities Manager to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain reliability of equipment.
• Investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting processes and assets.
• Compiles reports and recommends corrective measures to meet acceptable Reliability standards.
• Develops, tracks, and maintains reliability databases and documentation.
• Provides plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.
• Participates in engineering activities that improve the reliability of equipment.
• Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Maintenance and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Train employees in the value of maintenance reliability and actions required to increase operational efficiency
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial
• 6+ years of industry experience
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis
• Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment
• Must be dedicated and ambitious
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Must be willing to work off hours including evenings and weekends as the job requires
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations
• Must have knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems
• Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process
• Able to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements