Sr Engineer - Reliability

Sr Engineer - Reliability SunCoke Energy United States, Indiana, East Chicago 3210 Watling Street (Show on map) May 01, 2026
Description Key Responsibilities Asset Reliability & Performance Analyze equipment performance, failure trends, and downtime to identify reliability improvement opportunities. Lead the downtime reporting process.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process and develop corrective and preventive actions
Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process and coordinate actions through to completion
Establish and maintain asset criticality rankings to prioritize reliability efforts including the Mechanical Integrity Inspection and Repair program.
Develop and maintain relationships with Subject Matter Experts to support ongoing improvements (machinery, metallurgy, refractory, equipment, etc.)
Support reliability modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and asset replacement strategies Maintenance Strategy & Optimization Develop, optimize, and sustain preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies
Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) for critical assets
Define maintenance task frequencies, job plans, and inspection standards adjusting Preventative Maintenance practices as appropriate
Support transition from reactive to proactive and predictive maintenance practices Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) & Data Analytics (e.g., Maximo) Ensure accurate asset hierarchy, failure codes, and work order data to enable analysis
Analyze CMMS data to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair/Recovery (MTTR), availability, Reduction in repeat failures, unplanned downtime, lost production reporting by asset category, maintenance cost per unit of production, preventive and predictive maintenance effectiveness and equipment uptime
Partner with maintenance planners and supervisors to improve work order quality and feedback
Support continuous improvement of maintenance work processes within the CMMS Continuous Improvement & Standards Drive reliability-focused continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Develop and maintain reliability standards, best practices, and engineering guidelines
Support standardization across sites or asset classes, as applicable Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations to address operating practices that impact equipment reliability
Support capital projects by providing reliability input during design, installation, and commissioning
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance and operations personnel Safety, Compliance & Risk Ensure reliability activities align with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Identify and mitigate equipment-related risks that could impact personnel safety or production continuity Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
7+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management
Strong working knowledge of reliability tools (RCFA, FMEA, Weibull analysis, Pareto analysis)
Experience working with CMMS systems (Maximo strongly preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills Preferred Qualifications Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent certification
Experience in heavy manufacturing, process industries, or continuous operations
Familiarity with condition monitoring technologies (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
Experience supporting multi-site operations or corporate reliability programs Core Competencies Data-driven decision making
Self-directed, self-starter
Structured problem solving
Influencing without direct authority
Strong written and verbal communication
Change management and continuous improvement mindset Working Conditions Combination of office and plant / outdoor environment
Off-hours or outage support as required
Ability to work in industrial environments with appropriate PPE This document in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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