Reliability Engineer - Valdosta, GA

Archer Daniels Midland • Valdosta, GA

89d

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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a food grade processing facility is preferred.
• 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 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 to incorporate reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and processes.
• 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 regulations and requirements.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees