Engineer

Croda; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous PTO

401K match

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Career development

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the Maintenance and Utilities Team at our Alabaster site. The role focuses on reliability analysis, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and CMMS management to minimize downtime.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience and strong Excel, PowerPoint, and P&ID knowledge. On-site collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and SHE is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and presenting recommendations to management.
• Ability to document processes for repeatability and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Reliability Analysis.
• Perform and coordinate Root Cause Analysis on failed equipment and systems.
• Develop and execute corrective actions to reduce equipment unplanned downtime.
• Manage CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
• Plan, monitor, report, schedule maintenance tasks, and track work orders.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and SHE.
• Validate maintenance requirements and implementation.

Skills

Reliability analysis

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Interfacing with stakeholders

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

P&ID

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 5,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our Maintenance and Utilities Team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and lead Reliability Analysis.
• Perform and coordinate Root Cause Analysis on failed equipment and systems.
• Develop and execute corrective actions to reduce equipment unplanned downtime.
• Manage Avanti’s CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
• Plan, monitor, report, schedule maintenance tasks, and track work orders.
• Participate in project inception and commissioning.
• Assist in the identification of new equipment and commissioning.
• Start‑up, installation or qualification activities.
• Author IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Maintain an understanding of cGMP and compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Generate policies and procedures to standardize maintenance across the site.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and SHE.
• Validate maintenance requirements and implementation.
• Work closely with senior staff.
• Work on projects with minimal complexity.
• Participate in quality circles for small projects on‑site.
• Participate in sustainability impact assessments for projects.

Who We’re Looking For

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of relevant industry experience.

• Aware of core engineering disciplines.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities.
• Expertise with any of the following: process equipment, filling or packaging equipment, cleaning validation planning and execution, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), chemical process engineering and pharmaceutical process development.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, NFPA regulations, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to management.
• Demonstrated technical/analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Required to document processes followed to insure repeatability and verify accuracy of conclusions.
• Ability to interface with all levels in the organization, including manufacturing or lab personnel and senior management.
• Ability to drive teams and suppliers to complete commitments and projects in a timely manner.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel required: pivot tables and graphs; expertise with word‑processing and presentation software with proficiency in PowerPoint to create and edit presentations.
• Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, trending, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Self‑motivated.

Don’t meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

What We Offer

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

Additional Information

This is an on‑site position based at our Alabaster, AL site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.