Reliability Engineer
Job Description
Location: Peru, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80-120K Based on experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
- Develop and implement reliability programs and asset strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.
- Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize predictive maintenance technologies like vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, and oil analysis.
- Support capital projects by providing input on equipment design and reliability.
- Collaborate across maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimize asset reliability.
- Lead improvement initiatives such as FMEA, FMCA, MTBF, and life cycle analysis.
- Manage the site’s relief system program and related compliance tasks.
- Track and report monthly KPIs related to asset performance and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and proactive maintenance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical process environment.
- Strong knowledge of safety policies and maintenance best practices.
- Proficient in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive change.
- Comfortable working in an industrial setting with required PPE.
- Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC badge for facility access.
- 3+ years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience, preferably in a chemical or process industry.
- Familiarity with RCM, predictive maintenance, and asset management strategies.
- Experience conducting root-cause analyses and managing incident investigations.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.