Regional Predictive Reliability Tech Level III

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Position Overview

Position Objective:

Collaborate with Level I & II Predictive Reliability Technicians, Predictive Reliability Supervisor, and Plant Reliability Teams to lead predictive maintenance programs at Shaw extrusion manufacturing plants.

Essential Duties (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):

Perform essential duties at Shaw extrusion manufacturing plants 22 (Thomson, GA), 78 (Aiken, SC), and 8S (Columbia, SC).

Effectively Utilize a variety of software packages and instruments for collection, analysis, and reporting of Vibration, Ultrasound, precision alignment, Infrared, Motor Testing, and lubricant Analysis data.

Create, optimize, and maintain PdM (predictive maintenance) strategies on new and existing processes.

Advise on the best response to PdM findings based on failure timeline, equipment criticality, and cost of unplanned failure.

Attend offsite certification and training courses on theory and application of PdM technology and how to analyze the data. Training curriculum and providers must be ISO recognized, or equivalent training will be approved or provided by the Corporate Reliability Group.

Document findings, build and maintain routes, develop baselines, trend data, interpret results, create and generate corrective work orders.

Perform FFT (Spectrum) and Timewave Analysis for both Vibration and Ultrasound data.

Setup custom alarm levels to monitor fault conditions in Vibration software using the Technical Associates’ “Proven Method”.

Embrace ownership and responsibility of plant PdM databases for all route based and continuous monitoring programs.

Demonstrate precision lubrication techniques by leveraging PdM technologies.

Test for specific fault diagnosis by performing Run-Up/Coast Down, Bump Tests, and Phase Analysis.

Demonstrate ability to visually identify electrical components as they relate to Infrared scan reporting.

Train and Mentor Level I & II PdM technicians.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) on precision alignment of direct coupled shafts and belts/sheeves; utilizing precision alignment tools

Maintain the integrity and security of sensitive and technical tools.

Communicate effectively with management to adequately address findings in a timely manner.

Share notable case studies and findings to Shaw PdM network.

Help create efficient PdM workflow schedules to meet timelines and maintain program productivity, through utilization of the SHARP work order system.

Maintain compliance to scheduled completion timeframes for equipment monitoring.

Perform any other duties specified by the Predictive Reliability Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

5 – 10 years’ experience working with industrial systems in predictive maintenance, mechanical, and/or electrical assignments.

High school education, GED or its equivalent

Meet Shaw Industries requirements for the Technician-Electrician II or Technician-Mechanic Level B

Meet minimum requirements for certification as ISO Category III Vibration Analyst including a minimum of 18-months vibration analysis experience and a score of 70% or greater on the certification test.

Possess and utilize working knowledge of vibration, infrared, ultrasound, lubricant testing, electric motor testing equipment and analysis.

Possess the ability to recommend the correct response to vibration, infrared, ultrasound, electric motor, and lubricant analysis data with proven results.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand and walk in a cool, hot, and/or humid environment in order to travel throughout facilities while inspecting and observing associates, equipment, machinery, process, product, and physical plant performance.

Must be able to receive and understand communications from other persons; oral, written and/ or visual.

Must be able to communicate clearly to other individuals; orally, in writing, and/or visually.

Must be able to use phone and other office equipment.

Training requirements:

To obtain the knowledge necessary for the safe and efficient performance of job requirements.

Orientation training session

Lockout Tagout

S.D.S.- Safety Data Sheets

Any and all training required by the Training Department

Training on all applied PdM tools including Vibration, Infrared, Ultrasound, Motor Testing, Oil Analysis, etc.

Other training as required to successfully complete assigned responsibilities

Safety & Security Requirements: To help ensure the safety of you and others.

Must wear hearing protection in plants at all times. (Except in designated areas)

Must wear safety glasses in plants (except in designate areas)

No tobacco products of any kind allowed on Shaw property.

Must conform to safety requirements as specified in Shaw Industries’ Safety Rules and Regulations.

Required Competencies:

Collaborate

Solve Problems

Build Customer Satisfaction

Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Salary Grade 5

Location: 

The successful candidate will provide support across three Shaw plant locations—Thomson, GA; Aiken, SC; and Columbia, SC—and should be prepared for regular on-site work at these facilities w/ flexibility to work from home when appropriate.

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