Sr. Reliability Engineer

1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Primient is seeking an engineer to drive reliability on capital projects at our Indiana site. You will oversee large and small projects, ensure reliability and maintainability, and develop on-site process knowledge.

The role demands a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and at least three years in manufacturing, with strong communication and knowledge of process safety management. Experience with chemical processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years’ engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of chemical unit operations and PSM is useful.

Responsibilities

• Work capital projects (>$1m) and small ones (<$50k) with reliability design and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain understanding of on-site operating processes.
• Facilitate RCAs and act as equipment SME for RCAs.
• Contribute to plant-wide reliability initiatives and long-term stability.
• Develop understanding of maintenance KPIs and improvement initiatives.
• Focus on equipment uptime and correct installation of new equipment.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support for site projects.
• Support compliance efforts per OSHA, ASME, NFPA, and PSM.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCA facilitation

Process safety management

Regulatory interpretation

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Capital projects both large (>$1m) and small ($<50k) incorporating reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process.


• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the operating processes on site.


• Facilitate RCAs and act as equipment SME for RCAs when appropriate.


• Contribute to plant-wide reliability initiatives and strategies for long-term operational stability.


• Develop an understanding of maintenance department KPIs and improvement initiatives.


• Focus on equipment uptime, and correct installation of new equipment.


• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support for site projects.


• Support Compliance efforts in line with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, Process Safety Management (PSM).

About the Role

We’re looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility.

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or any related engineering field. Minimum of three years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems. It is useful, but certainly not essential, if you have experience in chemical processes or production.

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $123,515.20 - $154,394.00 and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay


• Multiple Healthcare plan choices


• Dental and vision insurance


• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions


• Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans


• Paid holidays & vacation


• Floating days off


• Parental leave for new parents


• Employee resource groups


• Learning & development programs


• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act (\"CCPA\")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial and operational expertise that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from start to finish, we focus our priorities on producing the safest, highest quality ingredients through practices that uphold our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Our employees, some of whom are second and third generation legacy, understand the importance of maintaining the highest levels of safety, excellence, and integrity in all that we do. We continue to grow with a century long history of ingenuity that started with agricultural visionary Augustus “Gene” Staley. Staley’s “can do” attitude and entrepreneurial spirit continue to lead and inspire Primient in new ways that ensure we honor our traditions to confidently trail blaze ahead. We proudly walk the halls of the ‘Castle in the Cornfields’ administration building in Decatur, IL, US, tracing our rich heritage and planning for the next big ideas.