Reliability Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to maximize equipment reliability. The incumbent will establish maintenance strategies and methods to improve site equipment reliability. This role will have an electrical focus, and the successful candidate will have a multi‑discipline reliability background with strong electrical/controls capability (power distribution, motors/drives, PLCs, instrumentation).

Reports To: Maintenance Leader

Span of Control: No direct reports

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive a zero Environmental Health & Safety incident culture; support and participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive actions; and correct unsafe conditions and acts immediately
• Lead RCFA on maintenance and control issues; implement solutions, improving reliability and reducing life-cycle cost.
• Problem identification/resolution techniques - 5-Why; Ishikawa; etc.
• Develop/optimize equipment care strategies (PM/PdM/CBM) that reduce unscheduled downtime and extend asset life.
• Promoting consistency by standardizing equipment, procedures, and operations.
• Providing daily support for troubleshooting, planning, and repair.
• Training and developing others in reliable concepts and techniques.
• Assuring the delivery of reliable equipment from engineering concept to production.
• Accomplish other duties consistent with the nature of the job as assigned.
• Process Control: concepts of variation, SPC, FMEA
• Use data and reliability metrics to identify loss drivers, prioritize improvements, and confirm results.
• Support troubleshooting of complex electrical, controls, and machinery issues that impact production.
• Provide technical leadership for:
• Electrical power distribution (low/medium voltage)
• Motors, drives (VFDs), MCCs, and starters
• Instrumentation and industrial controls (PLCs, sensors, field networks)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 3+ years of reliability engineering experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capability in systematic troubleshooting, RCFA, and sustaining corrective actions.
• Strong electrical/controls background (drives, motors, MCCs, PLCs, instrumentation).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong electrical/controls background (drives, motors, MCCs, PLCs, instrumentation).
• CMMS experience (SAP preferred) and experience with PdM technologies
• Experience with Six Sigma, TPM, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Microsoft Software: Word, Excel, Outlook

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Augusta

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina