Plant Maintenance Superintendent

BioUrja Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BioUrja Renewables, LLC in Peoria, IL, seeks a Plant Maintenance Superintendent to oversee maintenance for a 24/7 corn milling facility. You will lead maintenance staff, ensure safety, and drive a reliable, cost-effective program aligned with company policies.

This role partners with the plant manager to set KPIs, manage the CMMS and inventory, and implement predictive maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and GMP compliance, while guiding a team to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance leadership in industrial settings.
• Strong troubleshooting and predictive maintenance skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Maximo) and data analysis.
• Commitment to safety and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
• Set and monitor KPI targets with plant manager.
• Schedule preventive and corrective work and improve reliability.
• Lead a reliability team and conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Manage CMMS, inventory, parts, and training.
• Maintain facility infrastructure and utilities.
• Oversee performance management and HR matters.
• Assist in budget prep and procurement.
• Occasional on-call and off-hours support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Safety

Reliability programs

Vibration analysis

Data collection

Computer literacy

Written communication

Independent work

On-call readiness

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

Description

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance activities for a corn milling facility with 24 hour, 7 days a week operation. The Plant Maintenance Superintendent will ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to using positive feedback when possible and discipline when necessary. This position will train and supervise maintenance staff and key personnel to ensure that the facility has a safe and reliable maintenance program at the lowest cost.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and improve facility equipment and systems by efficiently planning work and effectively utilizing available personnel.
• Work with the facility superintendent and plant manager to establish and/or maintain the appropriate KPIs for the plant.
• Work with the department to address equipment scheduling, preventative and corrective work, and equipment reliability issues.
• Lead the development of a reliability team and complete Root Cause Failure Analysis where appropriate.
• Manage the plant wide CMMS system, inventory control system, materials and parts and related training.
• Maintain facility, structure, grounds, utility and related infrastructure and systems.
• Manage the performance management system and other miscellaneous department personnel issues.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation, and monitoring departmental expenditures.
• The facility operates 24/7; therefore, this position occasionally requires the ability to take calls and/or occasionally work at times other than normal business (day shift) hours to accommodate plant needs.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Working knowledge with preventative maintenance practices and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Demonstrated safety record and involvement.
• Knowledge of reliability programs including vibration analysis, software, and data collection.
• Must be computer literate and detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing work independently along with making necessary recommendations to fellow management as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work, including twisting and reaching.
• Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print.
• Driving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware.
• Pushing and/or pulling material and/or equipment, with a maximum sing-person push or pull limit of 75lbs.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years environmentally related experience, preferably in an industrial or regulatory setting
• Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheet development.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years in a maintenance leadership position
• Mechanical experience and preferably experience in the instrumentation and electrical fields
• Working knowledge of Maximo and a functional understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is desired

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

BioUrja Renewables is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja Renewables participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.