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
Alyssa Ford
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.