Reliability Engineer

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter. 

We are family driven. 

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive 
• Front-loaded PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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RELIABILITY ENGINEER

This position plays a vital role in advancing and supporting the Waterloo facility through the Maintenance department. The individual in this role will contribute to both short and long-term goals for the Waterloo branch, and the company as a whole.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Utilize maintenance resources to ensure that plant equipment is maintained to operate safely and efficiently and preventive maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Provide direct leadership by example for the Maintenance Technicians and, by extension, all plant employees.
• Responsible for carrying out capital projects utilizing plant maintenance labor as needed
• Responsible for managing and developing job plans for the Maintenance Department to ensure that plant equipment is maintained to operate safely and efficiently and that repairs are conducted on a timely basis.
• Assist in outlining maintenance metrics for performance, reliability, PM’s, mechanical integrity, controls and instrumentation.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all documentation is kept current on the asset management system (Maximo)
• Ensure that “critical spares” and parts inventory are maintained at the required level.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel and contractors are properly trained, and such training is documented.
• Manage contractors, including safety training, on site job management and quality control.
• Develop and execute the Plant Maintenance standards to meet the requirements set forth by SQF, FESMA, AIB and the FDA.
• Assist, in Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and also able to perform Lock-Out-Tag-Out of equipment.
• As assigned, perform duties of construction manager and contractor liaison with external contractors in the timely, expense conscious completion of capital and maintenance related activities.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required.
• Review changes/additions with your supervisor.  Must be RCRA compliant.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Develop continuous improvement opportunities to remove waste and control cost around plant maintenance
• Support and integrate corporate initiatives and strategies related to continuous improvement, mechanical integrity, safety and sustainability.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures in conjunction with plant/process engineering
• Provide technical and operational support for equipment repairs and troubleshooting
• Perform as subject matter expert in regard to site utilities and infostructure 

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Maintenance Manager. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. Project Management experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of chemical experience in a supervisory or management role preferred.
• Experience managing with a maintenance software system is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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