Senior Operations Reliability Engineer

7 hours ago


Newark, Delaware, United States International Flavors & Fragrances Full time
Job Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a Senior Operations Reliability Engineer to support the reliability improvement initiative at our Newark, DE site. The successful candidate will have a strong background in plant safety, quality, maintenance, reliability, and work management best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and serve as a subject matter expert on plantwide utilities, including air compressors, boilers, and moving equipment.
  • Provide technical expertise to analyze data, quantify impacts to the site, prioritize bad actors, complete FMEA+ analysis, and report metrics.
  • Lead or participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) or incident investigations.
  • Develop engineering solutions for chronic and sporadic equipment reliability problems and collaborate with technical, operations, and maintenance teams to implement solutions.
  • Participate in capital project reviews with a focus on maintainability, verification that installation plans meet OEM recommendations or basic installation practices, equipment life cycle costs, and documentation requirements.
  • Support maintenance personnel during equipment overhauls and outages.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to determine the underlying cause of equipment problems/failures.
  • Design and implement new procedures for monitoring and testing equipment.
  • Provide technical support to production, maintenance management, and technical personnel.


About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition and contribute to the company's growth strategy. As a Senior Operations Reliability Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team and develop your skills in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in plant safety, quality, maintenance, reliability, and work management best practices.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • >10 years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing plant or a related industry with a focus on maintaining equipment, reliability, or PSM, preferably in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent computer aptitude, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-directed and self-motivated.
  • Ability to work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to consistently solve problems in a decisive and efficient manner.
  • Knowledge of various predictive technologies, including vibration analysis, oil sampling, ultrasonics, and thermography.
  • Analytical thinking: the ability to think critically and logically, as well as the ability to work with large sets of data and make sense of them.
  • Technical aptitude: a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes at hand.
  • Problem-solving: the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Communication: the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
  • Project management: the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively, including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
  • Data management skills: the ability to use statistical analysis tools as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
  • A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.
  • Safety-conscious: the ability to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them.


Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

  • Experience using and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and software systems, such as SAP, FMEA+, database/SQL infrastructures, and document control.
  • Six Sigma Greenbelt certified, experience with 5S, and understanding of lean principles.


About IFF

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work, regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit https://www.iff.com to learn more.

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