Reliability Engineering - Co-Op

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Summary:

The main focus of this position is to provide support for the Engineering department.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with Reliability Engineering Team/Manager to develop and implement processes and procedures necessary to establish a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) culture in the site and to improve overall equipment performance and reliability. Constant support on the new tools and methods to make the maintenance group a more reliability focused, proactive work group.
• Develop, Generate and Report on Reliability & Equipment Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (PowerBI/or related applications) that represent the performance and compliance of critical manufacturing assets.
• Support on work execution management elements, including but not limited to 1) MRO Spares 2) PM optimization 3) Bill of Materials and 4) CMMS Readiness.
• Implement, assist, support, and help build maintenance optimization review of asset's criticality, functional importance and duty cycle and establishes best-practice maintenance activities required to detect early signs of functional failures, example - Predictive Maintenance - Vibration analysis, IR Thermography, etc,
• Support and work on improvement projects (PPI), Reliability Engineering projects and processes.
• Develop the use of asset criticality matrix and spare parts criticality analysis ranking tools.
• Ensure on-line database of all associated project documentation is saved as per proper documentation practices for easy retrieval.
• Provide clerical, physical, and administrative support for site audits, Equipment Failure tracking- Deviation Records, change controls and fill associated forms and routes for approvals, project specifications, records management, and spare parts inventory management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required

Working towards University degree or College diploma in an Engineering or trades program of study

Mechanical program preferred.

8-12-month commitment period is essential

Experience:

Requires no previous Reliability Engineering experience.

Any working experience in Engineering, Maintenance or Facilities department in a Manufacturing company would be preferred.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to prioritize different projects, work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills. Must be able to work well with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality for work assigned. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Proficiency with the English language.

Standards and Expectations:

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work harmoniously with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines of deliverables in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements:

Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits, or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.