Expert in Maintenance Reliability Engineering

2 weeks ago


Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina, United States Perdue Full time

About Perdue Foods
Perdue Foods is a division of Perdue Farms, a family-owned enterprise that is entering its second century of innovation and growth. Our mission is to become the most trusted name in premium proteins, providing high-quality products for consumers and retail and foodservice customers worldwide, while transforming the way livestock is raised for food.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in spearheading the establishment, enhancement, and sustainability of reliability systems and methodologies within our manufacturing facility. The incumbent will be accountable for the development, management, and coordination of reliability initiatives and activities for critical assets, utilities, and support equipment, leveraging personal expertise, engineering resources, and collaboration with maintenance personnel to ensure optimal availability of these essential components, all while aligning with the company’s policies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement reliability principles, including Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance technologies, and the optimization of Preventive Maintenance to ensure high availability of plant assets.
  • Enhance production and uptime through the application of reliability tools and methodologies, such as Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • Provide technical and engineering support, along with troubleshooting guidance, to maintenance teams and various operational sectors.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the design and operation of rotating equipment, developing equipment strategies encompassing lubrication, condition monitoring, and preventive maintenance, as well as managing mechanical integrity.
  • Formulate and execute plans for the continuous improvement of production equipment, processes, and controls.
  • Collaborate closely with operations and maintenance teams to develop long-term maintenance strategies and operator basic care, while supporting troubleshooting through formal Root Cause Analysis.
  • Deliver technical expertise in precision maintenance techniques, providing training, coaching, and mentorship to maintenance supervisors and craftsmen.
  • Adopt a strategic reliability-centered maintenance approach to optimize asset lifespan and productivity through well-documented asset strategies.
  • Establish and implement best practices to enhance the mean time between failures (MTBF).
  • Utilize Root Cause Analysis to assess significant failures, identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence, and refine asset strategies for sustained improvement.
  • Analyze data to pinpoint reliability enhancement opportunities and devise corrective actions aimed at improving Net Hours and reducing costs.
  • Develop engineering solutions for recurring failures and other issues that negatively impact plant operations, including capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance challenges.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Reliability, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; an advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.
  • A minimum of five years of reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably within mid-sized companies in similar sectors.
  • Familiarity with operations, process control, project engineering, plant maintenance, construction, and new installations.
  • Experience in developing asset strategies, including time-based inspections and condition-based tasks.
  • Proficiency in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Strong technical knowledge in applying Precision Maintenance techniques in industrial processes.
  • Understanding of equipment design and failure modes, with experience in interpreting forensic evidence to identify failure modes.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably IBM Maximo.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience in the food industry.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Certifications in Predictive Maintenance technologies.
  • CMRP or CRL Certifications.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma is ideal.
Work Environment
This position involves active engagement in troubleshooting and redesigning existing systems. The work environment includes both office settings and areas where processing equipment is located, which may involve exposure to various climate conditions and operational challenges. Adherence to safety protocols and the use of protective equipment is mandatory.

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