Senior Maintenance Engineer Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in Decatur, IL seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead asset reliability, improve equipment performance, and guide maintenance strategies across the facility. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to diagnose root causes of failures and implement durable solutions that maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires deep experience in predictive and preventive maintenance, RC&M/RCA methodologies, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in industrial manufacturing preferred with 10+ years of experience in reliability and maintenance (R&M) activities.
• Proficient in predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and CMMS.
• Knowledge of RCA, Cause and Effect or FMEA methodologies.
• Strong team player with the ability to proactively influence plant culture.
• Experience in vibration, infrared, alignment, ultrasonic, motor circuit, and lubrication analysis.
• Background working on rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the equipment reliability strategy and ensure it is integrated and part of Performance Excellence.
• Promote safety by complying with ADM site policies, procedures, and standards.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to improve reliability, maintainability, and system performance.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, assessments, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

RCM methodologies

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Vibration analysis

Ultrasonic analysis

CMMS

MS Excel

MS Word

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Decatur, IL

The Senior Maintenance Engineer is responsible for improving asset reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance effectiveness across the facility. This role provides technical leadership for maintenance and reliability initiatives, develops preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, supports capital projects, and drives continuous improvement efforts to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

The Senior Maintenance Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to identify root causes of equipment failures, implement sustainable solutions, and optimize the lifecycle performance of critical assets.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the equipment reliability strategy and ensure it is integrated and part of Performance Excellence
• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety by complying with all ADM and site-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance organization
• Provide technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and overall system performance
• Support reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, equipment assessments, and troubleshooting activities
• Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other reliability-centered assessments
• Support and help execute Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies on existing assets
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineers to integrate preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies into the maintenance program
• Develop and implement precision maintenance practices, standards, and procedures for equipment repairs and rebuilds
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures
• Mentor and coach maintenance technicians, mechanics, engineers, and contractors on maintenance best practices, reliability strategies, and emerging technologies
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex equipment and system issues
• Promote knowledge sharing and skills development across the maintenance organization
• Develop, update, and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and technical documentation
• Ensure maintenance best practices are consistently documented and communicated
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and workforce effectiveness
• Maintain effective communication between Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, and Capital Project teams
• Partner with Engineering teams to develop maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment
• Support plant initiatives aimed at improving asset performance and operational excellence

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in industrial manufacturing preferred with 10+ years of experience in R&M activities
• Proficient in predictive and preventive maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized Maintenance Systems, (CMMS)
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Effect or FMEA methodologies
• Strong team player with the ability to proactively change plant culture
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis
• Background working on rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

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