Expert, Reliability Engineer

The Expert, Reliability Engineer will provide engineering support to the site production environment at dsm-firmenich in Lakeland, FL (onsite). This role focuses on strengthening reliability and process safety through structured improvement practices, maintenance strategy development, and Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) program support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive plant reliability strategy.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability using continuous improvement and defect elimination supported by Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) approaches and implement condition-based monitoring, planned preventative maintenance, and accurate maintenance practices.
• Implement best proactive maintenance practices, including lubrication and laser alignment.
• Deploy condition-based maintenance technologies such as vibration and oil analysis, IR thermography, ultrasonic testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Define Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) procedures and set implementation frequency.
• Identify and standardize on process, safety, and quality critical spare parts.
• Interface with the Maintenance Planner/Lead to confirm PM procedures and intervals are entered into the CMMS and align with asset performance.
• Provide periodic asset utilization accounting and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Initiate and implement maintenance-related small capital projects that improve process efficiency, upgrade utility systems, or improve operational safety.
• Perform PM optimization procedures and support related training information.
• Provide input into the selection of new equipment to improve operations and reduce downtime.
• Support maintenance and engineering groups as needed.
• Enforce Firmenich-specific maintenance safety policies and site Life Saving Rules (LSR) programs.
• Ensure documentation remains up to date and that the site is audit ready from a cleanliness and administrative standpoint.
• Develop and maintain the program for supporting Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably chemical or mechanical.
• 3 to 5 years of engineering/maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant environment, preferably with continuous operating equipment and discrete unit operations with rotating components.
• Experience using a CMMS for planning, scheduling, and reporting, preferably Fiix.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to production for equipment operating problems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop procedures.
• Ability to supervise contractors and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation drawings from vendors and design engineers.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and MOC.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret statistical data, business periodicals, professional journals, engineering diagrams, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Ability to work with mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to critically evaluate results and make recommendations and reports on projects.

Technologies and Tools

• CMMS (Fiix)
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Condition-based monitoring
• Vibration
• Oil analysis
• IR thermography
• Ultrasonic testing
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Preventative Maintenance (PM)
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• PTO and Floating Holidays.
• A place to grow and develop.
• Inclusive, purpose-led, and performance-driven corporate culture valuing people and planet.
• Opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• Chance to make improvements and impact the business.
• Annual incentive pay.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Health care coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Recognition programs.
• A broad range of other benefits.

Compensation and Location

• Location: Lakeland, FL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 85,000 - 115,000 per year

Employment Details

• Minimum experience: 3 years