Location: Osceola, AR

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Description:
The performance program leader is responsible to successfully implement a performance-based contract at one of SKF's strategic industrial end user customers. The individual will work onsite at the end user and manage all aspects of the condition monitoring program whose goal is to increase rotating equipment performance at the facility.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Lead delivery of KPI's and outcomes based on contractual obligations.
• Vibration analysis of at least an ISO Category III.
• Work with other predictive maintenance technologies and practices including electrical and mechanical infrared inspections, In-place dynamic balancing, airborne ultrasound inspections, machinery alignment, ODS, and Motion Amplification.
• Troubleshoot complex machinery problems.
• Perform multi-channel data analysis.
• Utilize CMMS and planning & scheduling tools.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for the performance contract.
• Build partnership with end user team while identifying opportunities for rotating equipment improvement.
• Coordinate activities for the effective use of all SKF resources who are part of the program team.
• Facilitate completion of bearing inspections, RCFA, and remanufacturing processes using best practices.
• Coordinate plant rebuild processes & quality with third parties to ensure rebuilds are delivered in precision state.
• Drive preparation and execution of operations reviews with the end user; present successes and challenges.

Job Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree/experience required.
• Vibration analysis of at least an ISO Category III.
• 5+ years of experience working in an industrial continuous process environment.
• Strong in Microsoft Office 365 applications and other computer tools.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and planning & scheduling.
• Proven leader who can build and drive a team to achieve program goals.
• Effective communicator who can drive activities/improvements with urgency and high quality.
• Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams to accomplish multiple assignments and deliverables in a complex environment.
• Sound understanding and demonstrated experience working with other predictive maintenance technologies and practices including electrical and mechanical infrared inspections, In-place dynamic balancing, airborne ultrasound inspections, machinery alignment, ODS, and Motion Amplification.
• Proven experience including certification or equivalent with machinery vibration analysis of at least an ISO Category III.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being, and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

SKF Celebrates Diversity in the Workplace. We strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Service Performance Field Manager
Location: Osceola, AR
Job ID: 19154

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