Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a full-time Reliability Engineer to improve plant reliability through failure analysis, zero-loss methodology, and proactive equipment design for new installations. The role involves supporting commissioning of new equipment and collaborating with the Facilities Manager on reliability studies.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industrial maintenance and reliability engineering, with experience in food-grade facilities and familiarity with GMP/FDA/OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, production environment.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, OSHA is preferred; background in food manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety-focused maintenance tasks and obtain safety certifications.
• Collaborate with Facilities Manager on reliability studies and evaluations to maintain equipment reliability.
• Investigate variables affecting processes and assets to identify failure causes.
• Prepare reports and recommend corrective actions to meet reliability standards.
• Utilize CMMS and reliability databases to identify issues and trends.
• Support capital projects by incorporating reliability design and maintainability.
• Provide engineering with technical reliability support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

This is a full time, exempt level position

Job Summary

This position will focus on improving plant reliability by analyzing bad actors and equipment issues through failure analysis and zero loss methodology. In addition, they will take a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into the design as well as supporting the commissioning of new equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Works with the Facilities Manager to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain reliability of equipment.
• Investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting processes and assets.
• Compiles reports and recommends corrective measures to meet acceptable Reliability standards.
• Utilizes CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors.
• Support capital projects in order to incorporate reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process.
• Provides plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.
• Participates in engineering activities that improve the reliability of equipment.
• Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Maintenance and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Train employees in the value of maintenance reliability and actions required to increase operational efficiency.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to support continuous production. (off hours, weekends, etc.).
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems.
• Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process.
• Able to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
• CMRP Certification or equivalent preferred.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial.

Experience

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in a food grade processing facility is a plus.
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis.
• Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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