• Works closely with the Maintenance Superintendent, Plant Manager and site leaders to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies, to evaluate and optimize equipment reliability and performance.
• Investigate and analyze relevant variables to avoid potential impacts on processes and assets.
• Compile and analyze performance metrics, report on and recommend corrective measures to meet acceptable reliability standards.
• Utilizes CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors.
• Support capital projects by incorporating reliability design and maintainability into the design of new equipment and processes.
• Provides plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.
• Participates in engineering activities that improve the reliability of equipment.
• Lead and coach sites on Root Cause Failure Analysis, Reliability Maintenance, and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Train employees on 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

• 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 and experience in the use of Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. Maximo)
• 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

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Electrical) plus two (2) or more years of relevant work experience in a continuous manufacturing environment, (or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience) is required.
• Experience working in a maintenance/reliability engineering position in an agricultural, food production, or chemical continuous manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis
• Background working on rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment

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