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Turner Staffing Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Reliability Engineer to support mining operations in the West Texas (WTX) region. This role is responsible for enhancing equipment reliability and maintenance performance by identifying failure trends, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing effective engineering solutions.

Working closely with maintenance, operations, and planning teams, the Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in improving plant uptime, reducing costs, and driving continuous improvement across site operations. This position requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, 24/7 mining or processing environment.

• Identify, prioritize, and analyze equipment failures, focusing on critical assets

• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Develop and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance

• Partner with maintenance planners to optimize maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Review and update maintenance procedures, inspection intervals, and servicing requirements

• Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting and real-time problem solving

• Develop and manage reliability improvement plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation

• Monitor and track reliability data, ensuring accurate documentation in reliability management systems

• Analyze maintenance cost drivers and recommend data-driven cost reduction initiatives

• Generate monthly reports highlighting key performance metrics (availability, reliability, utilization, quality)

• Provide technical reports on major production loss drivers using Pareto analysis

• Develop and implement condition monitoring and equipment performance strategies

• Ensure continuous improvement of maintenance processes, procedures, and standards

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance and reliability practices

• Manage change control processes to ensure procedures and standards align with operational needs

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, safety, and equipment performance

• Assist in determining appropriate spare parts inventory levels (BOMs)

• Support and monitor maintenance engineering aspects of contractor (EPCM) activities

• Ensure all maintenance and reliability practices meet company, regulatory, and industry standards

• Conduct and support audits to verify compliance with procedures and engineering standards

• Report performance metrics and compliance findings to site leadership

• Support design, planning, and execution of plant modifications and reliability improvement projects

• Participate in installation and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment

• Review engineering designs and equipment selections to ensure alignment with site reliability goals

• Coordinate with OEMs, consultants, and internal stakeholders on reliability-focused improvements

• Supervise and coordinate a small team (approx. 3 direct reports)

• Provide leadership in training, performance management, and development of maintenance personnel

• Operate with a high degree of independence while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical preferred; other disciplines considered)

• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of maintenance and reliability engineering experience in a continuous process or mining environment

• Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Experience with precision maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance practices

• Exposure to project management and capital improvement initiatives

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of industry-standard engineering practices, codes, and reliability methodologies

• Experience with CMMS, reliability databases, and maintenance reporting tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication (written, verbal, and presentation)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

• Active mining/processing environment with exposure to:

  • Dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and moving equipment

• Regular field presence required

• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call and weekend support as needed

• Travel required (approximately twice per month or more)