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Maintenance Reliability Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance Technician

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$26.59 - $29.35/hr

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Excellent time management skills * Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate ...

Maintenance Lead

Stillwater, MN ยท On-site

$30.23 - $33.36/hr

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred * NSPIRE Certification Required * 2-A Boilers License Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Excellent time management skills * Ability to ...

Maintenance Lead

Stillwater, MN ยท On-site

$30.23 - $33.36/hr

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred * NSPIRE Certification Required * 2-A Boilers License Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Excellent time management skills * Ability to ...

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred * NSPIRE Certification Required * 2-A Boilers License Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Excellent time management skills * Ability to ...

Reliability Engineer

Jackson, MN ยท On-site

$96K - $122K/yr

Develop Reliability, Availability and Maintainability models using techniques such as Reliability Block Diagram (RBD), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Monte Carlo Simulation, Reliability Growth Testing ...

Reliability Engineer

Jackson, MN

$96K - $122K/yr

Develop Reliability, Availability and Maintainability models using techniques such as Reliability Block Diagram (RBD), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Monte Carlo Simulation, Reliability Growth Testing ...

Reliability Engineer

Jackson, MN ยท On-site

$96K - $122K/yr

Develop Reliability, Availability and Maintainability models using techniques such as Reliability Block Diagram (RBD), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Monte Carlo Simulation, Reliability Growth Testing ...

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How much do maintenance reliability jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for maintenance reliability in Minnesota is $30.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $37.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Maintenance Reliability professionals face when improving equipment uptime?

Maintenance Reliability professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing preventive maintenance with urgent repairs, integrating new technologies into legacy systems, and fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving among team members. They must analyze large volumes of equipment data to identify failure trends and recommend effective solutions, all while coordinating with operations, engineering, and production teams. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong communication, analytical skills, and adaptability to evolving maintenance strategies and technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, analytical problem-solving skills, and experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), root cause analysis tools, and relevant certifications like Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) are highly valued. Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills help you effectively drive improvement initiatives and collaborate across departments. These skills are crucial for minimizing downtime, optimizing asset performance, and ensuring operational efficiency within industrial environments.

What is the difference between Maintenance Reliability vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectMaintenance ReliabilityMaintenance Technician
CertificationsReliability-centered certifications, e.g., RCM, RCATrade certifications, e.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical
Work EnvironmentFocus on analysis, planning, and improving equipment performanceHands-on repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks
Industry UsageUsed in asset management, reliability engineering, and maintenance planningUsed in daily equipment repair and preventive maintenance

Maintenance Reliability professionals focus on analyzing equipment data, developing maintenance strategies, and improving overall asset performance. Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs and routine maintenance tasks. While both roles support equipment uptime, Maintenance Reliability emphasizes planning and analysis, whereas Maintenance Technicians focus on execution and repair.

What is maintenance reliability?

Maintenance reliability refers to the processes and practices that ensure equipment and machinery perform their intended functions without failure for a specified period. It focuses on minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance schedules through data analysis, preventive measures, and continuous improvement. Professionals in this field work to identify the root causes of equipment failures and implement strategies to increase asset reliability and operational efficiency.
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Infographic showing various Maintenance Reliability job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,310 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Process Reliability Manager

Strategic Materials Inc

Saint Paul, MN โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description


Job Description Summary
The Reliability Engineer will work closely with Sibelco plant maintenance, production and leadership teams to develop and utilize effective tools and systems for measuring reliability of our production process. This position is responsible for providing engineering support for maintenance planning/supervision, operation and maintenance of Sibelco North America Processing plants, developing and implementing programmatic methods to ensure safe operation and high equipment reliability/availability, cost effective maintenance, and continuous improvement culture. This role includes applying lean maintenance strategies and predictive technologies while optimizing a systemโ€™s operational performance, life cycle cost, and payback. This role will act as primary liaison for capital projects with the Capital implementation team for all cluster plants.


Responsibilities


Safety

  • Maintain and promote a safe working environment for all employees.

Project Management/Improvement

  • Achieve safety and health objectives.
  • Leads and is responsible for the execution of reliability excellence/maintenance program. Writes and maintains reliability maintenance strategy documents.
  • Work with Maintenance Planners/Supervisors to implement Lean manufacturing tools to empower employees and facilitate growth to improve financial performance.
  • Responsible for ranking the criticality of the assets under their care, typically using Reliability Centered Maintenance approaches, and for defining the proactive maintenance approaches that are cost-beneficial to the business.
  • Identifies and implements predictive maintenance technologies. Manages predictive maintenance equipment.
  • Performs/supports operational event and equipment failure investigations to ensure that the root cause/causal factors have been identified, corrective actions prescribed, and follow-up monitoring conducted as applicable, to determine effectiveness.
  • Conducts program and system/equipment audits on a periodic and as needed basis. Audits will generally be focused on safety, risk analysis, regulatory compliance, maintenance effectiveness, cost savings, and energy conservation.
  • Participates in the planning, design review, value management and construction document development of new facilities and renovations. Supports utility distribution, master planning, and business continuity planning.
  • Supports commissioning activities for all upgrade, renovation, and construction projects which may include, but is not limited to, PM job plans, reviews for maintainability, critical spares, documentation, etc.

Analysis and KPI Reporting

  • Develop and maintain new โ€œKey Performance Indicators" of equipment reliability.
  • Lead in maintenance improvement tools (PM Optimization, RCM, RCA, RCFA, FMEA, etc.) and knowledgeable in predictive maintenance tools
  • Maintain a high level of technical competency in advanced maintenance technology.
  • Maintain equipment repair history and evaluate repair costs & trends.
  • Analyze equipment failure data patterns and interpret ERP PM maintenance data to generate priorities and action lists for improving reliability of site.
  • Track the performance of reliability improvements to determine their effectiveness and make additional modifications if required.
  • By working closely with the local Maintenance Teams, use intervals for potential failures to appropriately prioritize, plan, and schedule to minimize downtime.
  • Develop solutions to repetitive, chronic, or costly failures and other maintenance problems, and apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions.
  • Assist in troubleshooting techniques for major/repetitive equipment.
  • Advise the Maintenance Supervisors/Managers of any problems or potential problems which affect the ability of the operation to produce in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Monitor and report on all relevant maintenance activity KPIโ€™s including wrench time analysis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Competencies

(Reference : Sibelco (Leadership) Competency Model)


Decision Making

  • Defines and frames situations clearly, identifies potential root causes and makes timely recommendations and decisions based on accurate and reliable analysis

Planning & Prioritizing

  • Accurately determines the complexity of tasks and projects and required resources
  • Breaks down projects or assignments into different steps (group of activities)
  • Sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects
  • Coordinates efforts to implement plan

Optimizes Work Processes

  • Actively uses the practices, processes, and procedures within the operating model to get things done
  • Organizes people and activities for simple and complex processes in an effective way
  • Looks for opportunities to improve the way of working

Collaborates

  • Consistently fosters collaboration across the organization
  • Builds strong inclusive relationships across Business/Functions and levels
  • Inspires individuals and maximize team dynamics to achieve common goals.

Drives Engagement


  • Enables and empowers people to give their best
  • Makes the link between what drives people and the organizational goals
  • Makes each Sibelco employee feel that their contributions are important

Managing Change & Ambiguity


  • Stays composed and navigates through change effectively
  • Leads others to operate effectively in absence of clear structure and processes
  • Comfortable in making decisions and taking actions, even with incomplete information
  • Handles risk and uncertainty comfortably



(Technical) Capabilities



Industry knowledge

  • Comprehensive understanding of glass processing equipment and processes

Engineering skills

  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles applied to design, operation and maintenance of building structures and mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings.
  • Has an excellent working knowledge of the facilities maintenance subject area, knowledge of the workforce and supplier capabilities as well as an awareness of progressive developments within the industry.

Technical Skills

  • Experience w/ predictive maintenance technologies including, but not limited to, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared Thermography, ultra sound and motor current analysis.
  • Experience w/ Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM).

Behavioral skills

  • Open minded
  • Team player
  • Pro-active
  • Able to work independently
  • Diplomatic
  • Self-motivated

Educational Background and prior professional experience

Language requirements

  • Minimum 10-15 years engineering/industrial maintenance experience, including experience with mechanical design/testing, international quality standards.
  • Minimum 5 years utility systems/management and/or facilities/plant management and maintenance. Experience in the Glass industry is preferred.
  • Certified Plant Engineer or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional is preferred.


  • English โ€“ proficient verbal & writing