Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Conveyors

As a Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Conveyors at Enviva, you will oversee the reliability of our conveyor systems by developing and updating predictive and preventative maintenance procedures. Your responsibilities include communicating best practices, conducting hands-on troubleshooting, and ensuring the implementation of reliability strategies that enhance operational efficiency across our facilities.

To be a successful Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Conveyors at Enviva, a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred, alongside 10+ years of experience in bulk material conveyance. Experience in Maintenance and Reliability within a heavy industrial, continuous manufacturing environment is crucial, as is proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems.

Key skills for a Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Conveyors at Enviva include strong communication abilities, both verbal and written, the capacity to engage and influence operational leaders, and a solid foundation in Reliability Centered Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance. Familiarity with MS Office programs and CAD tools is also essential.

The Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Conveyors at Enviva should be willing to travel up to 50% domestically. This travel facilitates on-site support, training, and collaboration with plant teams to enhance conveyor reliability across multiple facilities.

Safety is a core value at Enviva. As a Corporate Reliability Engineer/SME - Conveyors, you'll lead by example in upholding safe work practices. You’ll also be responsible for auditing maintenance processes to ensure compliance with safety standards, ensuring that all associates work in a safe environment.

In answering this question, focus on specific instances where you've developed or refined maintenance procedures. Highlight your approach to balancing predictive and preventative strategies to ensure operational reliability.

Demonstrate your ability to create standardized processes by sharing examples of how you've effectively communicated and coached teams on best practices. Discuss the methods you’ve used to measure adherence and performance.

Discuss your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including tools and methodologies you employ. Consider providing a specific example where your troubleshooting led to tangible results in operational efficiency.

In your response, focus on your communication and negotiation skills. Detail how you build strong relationships and trust with frontline leaders to foster cooperation and buy-in for new initiatives.

You should discuss your familiarity with RCM principles and how you've applied them in past roles, highlighting examples of how these methods have enhanced equipment reliability and operational success.

Choose a situation that showcases your analytical skills and ability to implement solutions effectively. Be sure to elaborate on the problem, your thought process, the actions you took, and the successful outcome.

Emphasize the importance of communication in establishing clear expectations and sharing insights. Describe how you tailor your communication style to suit different audiences, including technical and non-technical team members.

Discuss the tools you are proficient with, such as CMMS/EAM systems, and explain how you use them to enhance system reliability, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.

Talk about your philosophy on training and development, focusing on practical methods you've used to empower staff, foster a culture of continuous learning, and improve maintenance skills and knowledge among the team.

Outline the critical factors you assess during the procurement process, such as reliability, maintenance considerations, and long-term operational impacts. Share any relevant experiences where your input led to successful equipment choices.