Reliability Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

Reliability Engineer- Cedar Rapids, IA

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.

Specific Job Duties

• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Works with the Reliability 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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

Environment

• Primarily Monday- Friday, but available for operations outside of standard working hours
• Work with various chemicals and caustics
• Stand for long periods of time
• Lift 50 lbs
• Carry ladders and tools
• Climb ladders / stairs
• Walk long distances

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:98573BR