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Reliability Centered Maintenance Jobs in California

RimePro Inc

Maintenance Mechanic

Irvine, CA

$30 - $40/hr

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or reliability-centered maintenance principles is a plus. * Ability to support multiple shifts and overtime as required.

Syner-G

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA

Perform and facilitate FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and asset criticality assessments. * Partner with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and ...

Syner-G

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

Perform and facilitate FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and asset criticality assessments. * Partner with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and ...

General Atomics

RAM Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

$104K - $132K/yr

Ability to develop Reliability and Maintainability Models and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs). * Conduct Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Pmpforge

Maintenance Engineer

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$105 - $130/hr

Participate in reliability-centered maintenance initiatives and predictive maintenance programs. * Support implementation of vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive ...

Foster Farms

Head of Maintenance

Fresno, CA · On-site

$175K - $275K/yr

Lead the adoption of best practices in maintenance operations, including TPM/Lean, reliability-centered maintenance, and digital tools. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry ...

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What is reliability centered maintenance?

A Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) job focuses on optimizing maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Professionals in this role analyze failure modes, assess risks, and develop maintenance plans that prevent breakdowns and improve performance. They work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement data-driven decisions. The goal is to maximize asset lifespan while minimizing downtime and operational costs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in reliability centered maintenance?

Professionals in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) spend their days analyzing equipment performance data, developing maintenance strategies, and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to implement reliability improvements. Daily tasks might include conducting root cause failure analyses, scheduling predictive and preventive maintenance activities, and reviewing asset histories to spot trends. RCM specialists often participate in meetings to align maintenance practices with business objectives and communicate recommended changes to stakeholders. The role is both analytical and collaborative, requiring regular engagement with various departments to ensure equipment uptime and optimize resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in reliability centered maintenance, and why are they important?

To excel in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), a solid understanding of maintenance engineering principles, asset management, and failure analysis is required, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), root cause analysis tools, and certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals succeed in cross-functional environments. These competencies are crucial for optimizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall operational efficiency.

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Process Reliability Manager

Strategic Materials Inc

Commerce, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 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 system’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 “Key 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 KPI’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