Knowhirematch
Morris, IL
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
A leading specialty chemical manufacturer is seeking a Reliability/Maintenance Engineer to lead and improve predictive and preventive maintenance efforts at a 150-person production facility. This is a high-impact role offering a collaborative environment with engineers, chemists, and technical experts—all focused on delivering performance and product quality.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead all predictive and preventive maintenance (PPM) activities across rotating and fixed equipment
- Enhance and mature existing maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability
- Support maintenance and reliability engineering for key process equipment: reactors, dryers, centrifuges, filtration systems, and related utility equipment
- Analyze equipment failures, perform root cause analyses (RCA), and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with process engineers, chemists, and technical staff to improve reliability and operational efficiency
- Develop maintenance strategies and procedures aligned with industry best practices
- Maintain records and reporting systems to track KPIs related to uptime, failure rates, and maintenance costs
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (required)
- 5+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial utilities environment
- Proven experience with preventive and predictive maintenance methods
- Hands-on experience with reactors, dryers, centrifuges, filtration systems, or similar process equipment
- Strong understanding of maintenance systems, failure analysis, and reliability-centered practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary + bonus eligibility
- Relocation assistance available
- Full benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a highly technical and innovative team
- Visibility and growth potential within a well-established manufacturing organization