Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Hydraulics & Pneumatics

As a Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Hydraulics & Pneumatics at Enviva, your main responsibilities will include developing predictive and preventative maintenance procedures, training plant personnel, and monitoring system conditions to enhance reliability. You will also support decision-making during equipment design and procurement by communicating system advantages and disadvantages while maintaining alignment with Enviva's operational standards.

To qualify for the Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Hydraulics & Pneumatics role at Enviva, candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with at least 10 years of experience dealing with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience in maintenance and reliability within a heavy industrial environment and proficiency in Reliability Centered Maintenance is essential.

A successful Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME at Enviva should possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with frontline leadership. Additionally, proficiency with MS Office and CAD programs is beneficial, as well as familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems. Experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution in a matrixed organization will also set you apart.

The Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Hydraulics & Pneumatics plays a crucial role in Enviva's sustainability efforts by optimizing maintenance practices, reducing unscheduled downtime, and ensuring the reliability of equipment. By maximizing operational efficiency, this position directly supports the company's goal of providing low-carbon energy solutions and enhancing overall plant performance, contributing to a greener future.

The Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Hydraulics & Pneumatics at Enviva should be willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% of the time. This travel is essential for on-site support, training, and collaboration with various plant operations to ensure the implementation of effective reliability strategies across the company's facilities.

Highlight your hands-on experience and understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Discuss specific projects where you implemented reliability strategies, and provide examples of how you’ve troubleshot issues and improved system performance.

Explain your systematic approach to developing maintenance procedures, such as utilizing best practices, analyzing equipment criticality, and collaborating with team members. Mention any tools or methodologies you've successfully employed in past roles.

Discuss your training style, focusing on hands-on demonstrations, clear communication, and ensuring understanding of reliability tools. Provide examples of successful training sessions you've conducted in the past.

Describe your method for auditing maintenance practices, collaborating with teams, and providing feedback on compliance. Stress the importance of continuous improvement and how you've implemented effective changes in previous roles.

Share a specific incident where you applied problem-solving skills to address an operational challenge. Highlight the steps you took and the results achieved, emphasizing teamwork and communication.

Talk about the key performance indicators you focus on, such as downtime, maintenance costs, and asset performance. Explain how these metrics guide your decision-making process and continuous improvement efforts.

Discuss your approach to simplifying technical language and using relatable examples. Illustrate your ability to engage non-technical staff through effective communication strategies to ensure understanding.

List the software and tools you are familiar with, such as CMMS/EAM systems, MS Excel, and CAD programs. Provide examples of how you have used these tools effectively in previous positions to improve maintenance and reliability.

Explain your strategy for promoting best practices across facilities, which may include regular communication, workshops, and continuous feedback loops. Emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving consistency in reliability practices.

Share your passion for renewable energy and how it aligns with Enviva's mission. Discuss your desire to contribute your expertise in reliability engineering to a company that prioritizes sustainability and operational excellence.