A Reliability Specialist is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our Co Cork Biotech client– a 12-month initial contract role. The Reliability Specialist will be the primary owner of the Asset Maintenance Strategy operating within the site Engineering CoE.ROLE:* Improve asset management and reliability through technical support of the maintenance function and optimisation of the site maintenance process.* Provide expert advice on improving Equipment Reliability, Risk Based Asset Management, and Cost Management, and act in a consultative fashion to assist with equipment issues.* Develop engineering solutions to prevent repetitive failures and costly equipment problems.* Maintain the Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) program such as vibration, thermography, and other predictive analyses, supporting the interpretation of the results.* Analyses equipment history within the CMMS to assure effectiveness of all maintenance efforts, reducing regulatory concerns, both cGxP and EHS.* Reduces and improves maintenance work, assuring efficient and reliable operation of plant, process, and equipment while protecting and prolonging the economic life of plant assets at optimal cost.* Benchmarks other sites and industries for new emerging technologies and techniques. Implements digital solutions and SMART maintenance.* Complies with the current Quality and EHS Management System requirements of our Manufacturing Division, as relevant to the supporting operations.REQUIREMENTS:* Engineering degree qualification, preferably mechanical or electrical.* +5 years of professional experience.* Desirable +3 years of experience working in a similar role in industrial environment or within a specialized consultancy.* Ability to analyse and identify trends and patterns.* CMMS knowledge highly desirable.