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Certified Reliability Leader or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional * Infor/EAM CMMS experience Location : Andover, MA (on-site) This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates ...

Develop maintenance leadership capabilities across supervisors and technicians. * Reduce reactive maintenance through data-driven reliability improvements. * Establish a culture of accountability ...

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This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for maintenance, reliability, planning and scheduling, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the safe, reliable ...

This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for maintenance, reliability, planning and scheduling, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the safe, reliable ...

This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for maintenance, reliability, planning and scheduling, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the safe, reliable ...

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How much do maintenance reliability leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for maintenance reliability leader in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maintenance reliability leader?

A Maintenance Reliability Leader is a professional responsible for overseeing and improving the reliability and performance of equipment and systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment. They analyze equipment failures, implement preventative maintenance strategies, and lead teams to ensure operational efficiency and minimal downtime. This role often involves collaborating with engineering, operations, and maintenance staff to optimize asset management and extend equipment life. By using data-driven approaches, Maintenance Reliability Leaders help organizations reduce costs and improve productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maintenance reliability leader?

To thrive as a Maintenance Reliability Leader, you need a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience in maintenance management, and knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), predictive maintenance tools, and relevant certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help drive team performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These competencies are crucial for optimizing equipment uptime, reducing operational costs, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operations.

What are some common challenges maintenance reliability leaders face when implementing reliability-centered maintenance programs?

Maintenance Reliability Leaders often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from team members, limited access to accurate equipment data, and balancing short-term production goals with long-term reliability improvements. Successfully implementing reliability-centered maintenance requires strong communication and training efforts to gain buy-in across departments. Leaders must also prioritize continuous improvement and collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to ensure that reliability strategies align with overall business objectives.

What is the difference between Maintenance Reliability Leader vs Maintenance Planner?

AspectMaintenance Reliability LeaderMaintenance Planner
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CMRT, CMRT), technical experienceCertifications in maintenance planning, technical background
Work EnvironmentField and plant operations, cross-functional teamsOffice setting, planning and scheduling departments
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, energy, utilities, heavy industryManufacturing, facilities management, industrial sectors
Primary FocusOptimizing equipment reliability, maintenance strategiesScheduling, resource allocation, work order management

The Maintenance Reliability Leader focuses on improving equipment reliability and maintenance strategies, often working closely with operations and engineering. In contrast, the Maintenance Planner concentrates on scheduling and coordinating maintenance work to ensure efficient execution. Both roles are essential in maintenance operations but serve different functions within the maintenance process.

More about Maintenance Reliability Leader jobs
Infographic showing various Maintenance Reliability Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

JLL

Andover, MA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Maintenance Reliability Engineer - JLL

What your job involves: Responsible to support all efforts in the execution of site mechanical reliability excellence/maintenance programs and processes to effectively increase mechanical /facility system reliability and compliance. Execute multi-discipline facility condition assessments across multiple pharmaceutical labs, manufacturing, office, and distribution locations in the client portfolio. The RE must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients' needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the mechanical HVAC systems. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client's assets and ensuring that building systems continue to perform their intended function

What your day to day will look like:

  • Inspect, document, and prioritize asset conditions to evaluate remaining useful life; compile findings into detailed reports and databases for client capital planning and lifecycle management programs.
  • Establish and monitor maintenance and reliability metrics across sites, including planned/unplanned work ratios, planning/scheduling efficiency, cost tracking, MTBF, and replacement asset values.
  • Conduct reliability studies and create risk mitigation strategies for critical assets that can be deployed portfolio-wide, utilizing drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records in CMMS for equipment specifications, BOMs, failure history, and create/optimize preventative maintenance tasks for continuous improvement.
  • Identify and resolve chronic equipment failures through systematic continuous improvement processes and investigation of new reliability-enhancing technologies.
  • Rank asset criticality using Reliability Centered Maintenance approaches and define cost-beneficial proactive maintenance strategies for moving and rotating equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors).
  • Lead root cause analysis for operational events and equipment failures, prescribe corrective actions, and conduct follow-up monitoring to verify effectiveness.
  • Perform periodic audits focused on safety, regulatory compliance, maintenance effectiveness, cost savings, and energy conservation.
  • Support commissioning activities for upgrade, renovation, and construction projects, including PM job plan development, maintainability reviews, and critical spares identification.
  • Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation (building drawings, single lines, regulatory records) and ensure Critical Facility Work Authorization processes (permits, JHAs, LOTO procedures) are understood by all stakeholders while developing equipment reliability KPIs.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry and manufacturing is preferred.
  • 5 years of related maintenance reliability engineering experience, project engineering, and/or training associated with pharmaceutical equipment and systems.
  • Experience w/ Root Cause Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, Defect Elimination, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • Experience w/ predictive maintenance technologies including, but not limited to, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared Thermography, ultrasound, and motor current analysis.
  • Extensive mechanical, electrical, knowledge of commercial/critical/ pharmaceutical manufacturing /labs / distribution facilities required. Demonstrated technical expertise in facility related systems
  • Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service, Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Reliability Leader or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional
  • Infor/EAM CMMS experience

Location: Andover, MA (on-site)

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

90,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Andover, MA

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!


Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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