Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

About The Position

This is a full time, exempt level position Job Summary: 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. Positions available in various facilities

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
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial.
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 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 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
Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements
May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – 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.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.