Job Title: Expert, Reliability Engineer
Location: Lakeland, FL
The Expert, Reliability Engineer is responsible for assessing short-term and long-term process improvement strategies and for developing and maintaining the program for supporting Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM). You will provide engineering support for the site production environment.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive plant reliability strategy.
• Responsible for improving equipment availability and reliability through the implementation of the following processes: Continuous improvement and defect elimination through Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and through the implementation of condition-based monitoring, planned preventative maintenance and accurate maintenance practices.
• Implement best proactive maintenance practices including lubrication, laser alignment, etc.
• Implement condition-based maintenance technologies including vibration and oil analysis, IR thermography, ultrasonic testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Responsible for defining Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) procedures and frequency of implementation.
• Identify and standardize on process, safety, and quality critical spare parts.
• Interface with Maintenance Planner/Lead to confirm that PM procedures and intervals are entered into CMMS and are consistent with asset performance.
• Provide periodic asset utilization accounting and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Initiate and implement maintenance related small capital projects that result in improvement of process efficiency, upgrading of utility systems or improved operational safety.
• Perform PM optimization procedures and training information.
• Provide input into the selection of new equipment capable of providing improved operations and reduced downtime.
• Support maintenance and engineering groups as needed.
• Enforce all Firmenich specific maintenance safety policies, and site Life Saving Rules (LSR) programs.
• Ensure all documentation is kept up-to-date and that the site is audit ready from a cleanliness and administrative standpoint.
We Offer:
• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• PTO and Floating Holidays.
• A place to grow and develop.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.
You Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably chemical or mechanical.
• 3-5 years of engineering / maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant environment, preferably with continuous operating equipment and discrete unit operations specifically with rotating components.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS for planning, scheduling, and reporting. Preferably the CMMS Fiix.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to production for equipment operating problems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop procedures.
• Ability to effectively supervise contractors and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation drawings from vendors and design engineers.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM, MOC.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret statistical data, general business periodicals, professional journals, engineering diagrams, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and employees.
• Ability to work with mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to critically evaluate results, make recommendations and reports on projects.
The hourly wage provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The salary range is $85,000- $115,000.
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
