Reliability Solutions Consultant - Reliability & Maintainability Center
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 11, 2024
Reliability Solutions Consultant, Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) – College of Engineering
Description
Market Range: 13
Pay range: $100,000 - $120,000.
Independently provides a broad range of complex technical assistance to industrial clients, in the field of maintenance and reliability. Advises and consults in support of implementation/improvement projects for customers and develops and presents professional development training courses on select reliability topics. Serves as a subject matter expert, assesses programs, and makes recommendations for improvements. The Reliability Solutions Consultant is responsible for the development of three RMC labs and manages lab-related projects. This position conducts benchmarking investigations, data mining, analysis and reliability modeling in support of studies and projects, and researches and develops blog posts, white papers, and articles. Supervises student lab assistants and coaches/mentors industry representatives. May commit resources. The Reliability Solutions Consultant also assists with the planning and execution of RMC events and efforts as needed.
The Reliability Solutions Consultant provides a broad range of complex technical assistance to industrial clients, in the field of maintenance and reliability. Assesses client needs, then develops and sells value propositions. Advises and consults with industry clients in the development, planning, and execution of leading-edge reliability implementation and improvement projects to achieve business excellence. Prioritizes action items identified in program assessments or continuous improvement efforts based on risk assessment, criticality analysis, and resource availability. Ensures timely completion of improvement initiatives and tasks based on a well-defined project scope. Interfaces with company representatives to understand needs, develop a plan, and execute the project. Conducts assessments of companies’ reliability and maintainability programs and identifies improvement opportunities. Serves as a technical lead and a reliability subject matter expert. Builds professional networks and business relationships.
This position assesses and identifies reliability training needs in industry. Develops content and delivers professional development training courses (2 - 5 days in length) on select reliability and maintainability topics for industry representatives both in a public setting and at client sites. Creates and integrates hands-on experiences and/or application exercises into the curriculum. Course topics could include topics such as Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance Optimization, etc. Conducts assessments of companies’ reliability and maintainability programs and identifies improvement opportunities. Facilitates meetings and briefings with company representatives and site leadership. Mentors, coaches, and provides technical guidance to industry personnel completing their Reliability & Maintainability Implementation Certification projects.
The Reliability Project Manager conducts benchmarking investigations, data mining, statistical analysis, and reliability modeling. Coordinates special studies of interest to RMC member companies. Prepares detailed reports on research findings and benchmarking analysis. Researches and develops blog posts, white papers, and technical articles for publication in trade magazines. Writes research grant proposals. Provides leadership and managerial oversight in the development and use of three RMC labs, used for hands-on training and the execution of technical projects and testing. Establishes and implements long-term strategic plans and short-term operational plans for each of the labs, in coordination with the RMC Director. Provides technical design-of-experiment guidance on projects carried out in labs. Operates predictive maintenance technology equipment, such as infrared, ultrasound, and vibration monitoring, for capability demonstrations and project work. Supervises student assistants assigned to the RMC office and labs, coordinates their efforts, and reviews their work. May commit financial resources for lab supplies and the development and allocation of lab technology.
In addition, this position assists with the development of strategic initiatives that best serve the interest of the RMC and provide value to member companies and industrial clients. Assists with planning and execution of key RMC events and efforts as needed, such as annual MARCON conference (300+ attendees), RMC Members’ Meetings (2 per year for representatives from 70+ member companies), and RMC training events (25+ per year). Helps find targeted speakers on topics for MARCON and RMC meetings. May assist with execution of the Internship Program as needed.
This is an on-site position located in Knoxville, TN. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
The University: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), is the state’s flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. Enrolling 31,500 students, the campus is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful East Tennessee. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values intellectual curiosity, diversity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. The University of Tennessee seeks candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the campus colleges and university. UTK offers competitive benefits. More information is found: Employee Benefits Summary.
Qualifications :
Qualifications-
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent experience (required). A degree in an engineering of science field is preferred or Business/Analytics with engineering/science Bachelor’s.
Experience: Three to five years direct implementation experience in field of reliability and maintainability (R&M) in industrial setting. Bachelor's degree in applicable field and eight years experience may substitute for Master's. Experience with reliability analytics, statistics, and/or data mining is preferred. A proven track record of R&M implementation in multiple industries is a plus, as is an understanding of corporate level R&M strategies.
Job Skills: Extensive knowledge of reliability and maintainability concepts. Ability to implement and teach reliability & maintainability strategies. Knowledge of project management techniques. Ability to perform statistical analysis. Strong organizational skills. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to self-motivate and multi-task. Ability to lead project meetings with diverse groups of people. Ability to compile and analyze data, interpret results, translate into recommendations, and write reports. Microsoft Office Suite skills (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Preferred knowledge and skills include: ability to accurately assess business needs and set priorities for improvement; technical skills necessary to resolve a broad array of Reliability analytical issues, and lead the implementation of new processes; ability to articulate issues, facilitate their resolution, and report results orally and in writing to multiple organization levels; and knowledge of adult learning techniques.
Physical Requirements: N/A
Other Requirements:
The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States (due to frequent work in restricted Government sites).
Valid driver’s license required for company site visits.
TRAVEL: Although this job is based at UT Knoxville, it may require travel at times (up to 30% max) if a project requires it.
Preferred Desired Qualifications:
Self-motivated, ethical, confident, effective communicator, team-oriented, results-driven and methodical.
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