Reliability Engineer Jobs in Valparaiso, IN (NOW HIRING)

The Moove Reliability Services Department is aligned with the goals and objectives of our sales and operations teams to expand our customer relationships as a provider of lubricants and related services.

Our Field Technicians serve customers within our geographic regions (PODs). Projects and tasks to be performed are sold by the sales team, which leverages our capabilities to grow business. Industries served include primary and secondary metals, manufacturing, power generation and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Anchored in the Chicago area (which is served by 2 distribution branches), this position will serve our POD 3 customer base which covers Northeast Illinois to Ohio (and northern KY) and south through Indiana.

The level II Field Technician will have experience and background in proper applications of lubricants and lubrication techniques and plays a role in advancing the customer relationship and building value with a “reliability mindset.

Primary Duties include:

• Lubrication related tasks and projects performed at our customer sites. Including but not limited to the following:
  • Lubricant Sampling and sample processing

o Gear Condition documentation

• Equipment Tagging
• Pumping of oils, greases and fluids
• Operating filtration and other oil services equipment
• Reservoir cleaning and maintenance
• Lube and Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
• Oil Analysis Interpretation
• Maintenance and repair of department lubrication equipment, including pumps, hoses, filtration and other processing systems
• System trouble shooting
• Maintain accurate asset service information including service summaries and inventory control
• Maintain a clean work environment including workstation, facilities, equipment, vehicles, outside environment.

Other duties may include:

· Tank and dispensing equipment service, repair and installation.

· Set up and delivery of rental assets to customer sites.

· Assist field sales people as directed

Preferred Background and Experience:

• Career experience with knowledge of (management of preferred) mechanical and industrial equipment. Focus and exposure to the maintenance, including lubrication of industrial and heavy-duty equipment.
• Basic understanding of the concepts of “reliability minded” approaches to asset uptime and operational management.
• Familiarity with large industrial complexes and applications fo rotating equipment (Hydraulics, compressors, turbine, paper machine and large scale mobile equipment).
• Fluid management experience and expertise (Oil quality, application & recommendation, leak studies, etc)
• Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance practices, techniques and asset reliability-based approaches.
• Fluidpower, Industrial Plumbing and basic electrical understanding, skills and experience.
• Excellent Communication skills and cross function team consideration.
• A HS Diploma or GED.
• Fluidpower certification, or relevant engineering and system management experience is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and progress and demonstrate abilities to positively impact our business.
• Fields inquiries and effectively direct them to appropriate people for action.
• Valid Drivers' License.
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight travel as required occasionally for multiple consecutive nights.

To apply, please visit www.moovelube.com

Additional Requirements include:

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read and understand journal entries and the flow of information through a general ledger. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Salesforce and other CRM experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is a field position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, sit, and occasionally walk significant distances during a work shift.

EOE

A little about us:

Moove North America is a premier distributor of lubricants and services to thousands of companies. We service from more than 50 locations in 32 states every day! Moove is a global lubricants manufacturer and distributor.

Our history is marked by consistent growth and expansion. Our mission is to provide lubrication solutions that create value for our customers. We will realize this mission through our commitment to our employees as well as to the highest standards of service, quality, integrity, and safety. EOE.