Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer improves plant reliability by analyzing equipment issues and recurring failures using failure analysis and zero-loss methodology. The role also takes a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into designs and supporting equipment commissioning. The position works with plant and facilities teams to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency while meeting safety, food safety, quality, and legality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
At least 5 years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
Willingness to work flexible hours to support continuous production, including off-hours and weekends.
Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems.
Ability and willingness to spend time in plant areas, including walking long distances, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, and moving through close spaces.
Ability to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
Experience in vibration, infrared, alignment, ultrasonic, motor circuit, and lubrication analysis.
Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
CMRP Certification or equivalent.
Experience in a food-grade processing facility.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely, use required safety equipment, and complete safety certifications.
Work with the Facilities Manager to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations.
Investigate and analyze variables that may affect processes and assets.
Compile reports and recommend corrective measures to meet reliability standards.
Use CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors.
Support capital projects by incorporating reliability and maintainability into new equipment and processes.
Provide plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.
Participate in engineering activities that improve equipment reliability.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs.
Train employees on maintenance reliability and actions to increase operational efficiency.
Support and comply with food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
Perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage.
Dental and vision coverage.
On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
401(k) with matching contributions and a cash balance plan.
Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Workers’ compensation.
Legal assistance and identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Resource Groups and Colleague Giving Programs.
Paid time off, including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.