Reliability Specialist I/II

Novonesis•Blair, NE

7d•$67,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Novonesis Blair, our Reliability & Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of our production assets. By securing equipment performance and preventing operational disruptions, the team directly enables the site to deliver high‑quality biological solutions that help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Our work environment is highly collaborative, hands‑on, and improvement‑driven — a place where curiosity, ownership, and technical excellence make a real impact every day. This posting covers two levels within the Reliability career path — Reliability Specialist and Reliability Specialist II — offering qualified candidates the opportunity to enter at the level best matched to their background. You will help drive equipment reliability, maintenance program effectiveness, and continuous improvement across the Blair site. Your work will reduce equipment downtime, enhance performance, support compliance expectations, and help empower maintenance teams with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

Requirements

High School diploma required; AS degree preferred.
3 years of Novonesis or equivalent industrial manufacturing maintenance/equipment experience.
Working knowledge of sitewide P&ID drawings.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP).
5 years of Novonesis or equivalent industrial manufacturing maintenance/equipment experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading maintenance or CI working groups
Training or certification in reliability‑related tools (RCM, RCA, SAP PM optimization, etc.)
Broader technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or automation
Interest in mentoring technicians or supporting training content development

Responsibilities

Suggest and plan changes to the Blair preventive maintenance program and corresponding equipment.
Participate in maintenance training and development programs.
Perform root cause analysis on critical equipment issues.
Assist in maintaining compliance with state and federal safety regulations.
Support continuous improvement efforts through performance boards and structured problem‑solving tools.
Apply advanced technical knowledge in a specialty area such as Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical.
Provide knowledge and assistance for technically complex tasks.
Develop preventive maintenance plans on new equipment and technology.
Actively support the maintenance training and development program.
Lead efforts to resolve chronic problems, including documentation, cost justification, and corrective action planning.
Own maintenance compliance programs ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts.
Demonstrate advanced problem‑solving and ownership within area of expertise.
Lead working groups on large‑scale or long‑term initiatives.