Maintenance Reliability Engineer - Columbus, NE

Archer Daniels Midland•Columbus, NE

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical discipline; preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

Lean 6 Sigma, CMRP, RCM certification preferred
May be required to work flexible hours to support continuous production. (off hours, weekends, etc.)
Good organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated
5 to 15 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

Responsibilities

Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
Works with plant maintenance and various process departments to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain and improve 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
Owns the Preventive Maintenance Program
May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned

Benefits

competitive pay
medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off
paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs