Reliability Specialist

Reliability Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our Melt Shop team in Calvert, North Mobile County, Alabama.
Objective

The purpose of this role is to provide field‑validated insight into equipment condition, maintenance strategy effectiveness, and execution readiness, enabling informed planning, reliability decision‑making, and continuous improvement.
Requirements

Minimum 2‑year technical degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Melt Shop or heavy industrial processes
Background in maintenance, reliability, or auditing
Experience with PM, PdM, CbM, and ODM practices
Experience with spare parts inspection and field walkdowns
Preferred Skills & Capabilities

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Strong understanding of equipment failure modes and maintenance strategies
Ability to provide practical recommendations to asset and reliability teams
Experience supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Strategy Enablement (PM / PdM / CbM / ODM)
Validate that maintenance tasks align with actual equipment condition, failure risk, and operating context
Support ODM implementation and sustainment through field engagement
Identify gaps, redundancies, or ineffective maintenance tasks
Communicate improvement opportunities to Planning and Reliability teams
Role Scope & Accountability – Responsible For

Supporting PM, PdM, CbM, and ODM strategies through field validation
Verifying equipment condition, configuration, and operational readiness
Supporting engineering design intent through field verification and feedback
Supporting spare part selection, acceptance, and functional validation
Conducting field audits to identify execution gaps and readiness losses
Providing accurate, structured feedback to Planning and Reliability teams
Physical Requirements

Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs and ramps) same as ability to walk long distances and demonstrate good balance on uneven terrain or maneuvering obstacles
Ability to withstand exposure to elevated ambient temperature for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in extreme heat
Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, dust and asphalt
Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
Ability to frequently use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects/materials
Ability to work in areas with strong magnetic fields
Bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by specific position
Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms
Must be able to communicate utilizing radios, phones and/or intercom systems
What we offer

10 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays to use at your discretion. 80 hours of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date.
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions
Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles
Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental and Vision coverage
Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employer paid Group Life and AD&DD insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional Supplemental Life and AD&DD coverage
Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura Identity and Fraud protection, and Legal Insurance
Employer paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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