Reliability Engineer - Columbus, NE
Archer-Daniels-Midland
- Columbus, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a full time, exempt level positionJob 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.Essential Job Functions:
- Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
- Works with Plant and Department Managers to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain reliability of equipment.
- Collaborates with ADM Corporate level reliability experts to understand and implement best practices at the facility.
- 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 Continuous Improvement and ADM Performance Excellence efforts as directed by plant and maintenance department leadership.
- 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 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.
- 3 to 5 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.
- 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).
- 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.