Site Uptime Specialist

Job Summary:

The Site Uptime Specialist is responsible for maximizing plant and equipment availability by implementing preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies. The role focuses on reducing unplanned downtime, improving asset performance, analyzing failure trends, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure optimal operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment & Process Reliability:

• Monitor and analyze plant performance data to identify potential equipment reliability issues.
  
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
  
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to address recurring breakdowns and root causes.
  
• Track Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) metrics for critical assets.
  
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives using methodologies such as FMEA, RCA, and RCM.
  

2. Uptime Management:

• Maintain and improve the sites uptime performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
  
• Coordinate scheduled shutdowns and ensure timely completion with minimal production impact.
  
• Implement monitoring tools, sensors, and data-driven techniques for proactive maintenance.
  
• Ensure critical spares availability to support continuous operations.
  

3. Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate plant equipment and systems to recommend upgrades or redesigns for improved reliability.
  
• Support the adoption of digital maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS, IoT, predictive analytics).
  
• Promote a culture of reliability and operational excellence across teams.
  
• Conduct downtime analysis and generate performance reports for management review.
  

4. Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all maintenance and uptime-related activities comply with safety and environmental standards.
  
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for high-risk systems.
  
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory and internal teams.
  

5. Training & Collaboration:

• Train and guide operations and maintenance personnel on reliability best practices.
  
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and EHS teams to align uptime goals with overall site objectives.
  

• Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of reliability engineering concepts (RCA, FMEA, RCM, TPM).
  
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and data analytics tools.
  
• Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, etc.).
  
• Understanding of process equipment and automation systems.
  

• Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  
• Effective communication and cross-functional leadership.
  
• Project management and planning skills.
  
• Continuous improvement mindset and high attention to detail.