Reliability Engineer
Aliceville, AL, United States of America
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Posted on: 24/08/2026
Reliability Engineer
Aliceville, Alabama
Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
Are you passionate about improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and driving operational excellence?
We're looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our team at our Aliceville pellet plant, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. In this role, you'll be responsible for improving the reliability and performance of plant assets, helping us deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.
You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement, implement reliability strategies, and support a culture of continuous improvement across the site.
What you'll be doing
Leading reliability improvement initiatives across the plant
Conducting root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective actions
Developing and enhancing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Analyzing equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities
Supporting outage planning and major maintenance activities
Working collaboratively with plant teams to improve asset performance and operational efficiency
Monitoring reliability KPIs and driving continuous improvement projects
Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company standards
About you
You'll be a proactive problem-solver with a passion for reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
You'll also have:
A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline
Experience in reliability, maintenance, or asset management within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability engineering principles
Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance performance data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to influence change and drive improvement initiatives
It would be great if you also have
Experience in pellet manufacturing, biomass, forestry products, pulp and paper, or heavy industry
Professional certifications such as CMRP or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis and thermography
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
Why join Drax?
At Drax, we're working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future, and our people are at the heart of that journey.
You'll be joining a collaborative team where safety comes first, innovation is encouraged, and your ideas can make a real impact. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to an industry that is helping transform the future of energy.
If you're ready to make a difference and help drive reliability excellence at one of our pellet plants, we'd love to hear from you.
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