Company Overview Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural company dedicated to building trust and delivering quality products. Through our divisions, we strive to become the most trusted name in food and agricultural products by continuously improving and innovating. Job Summary Drive equipment reliability, operational excellence, and process safety across the facility. As a Mechanical Integrity Manager, you will lead the Mechanical Integrity Program while overseeing inspection, testing, maintenance, and risk-based asset management strategies for fixed and rotating assets, including pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, structural assets, and other critical process equipment. You will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, and Capital Project teams to ensure regulatory compliance, optimize asset performance, and support safe, reliable operations. This role is ideal for a strategic, technically skilled leader who is passionate about asset integrity, risk reduction, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams that drive long-term operational success. Responsibilities Lead and manage the site Mechanical Integrity Program to ensure compliance with company standards, OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, and industry best practices. Develop and execute inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and risk mitigation strategies for pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, relief devices, structural assets, and other critical equipment. Establish and maintain asset integrity management systems, inspection records, equipment history, and regulatory documentation. Coordinate internal and third-party inspections, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), thickness monitoring, vibration analysis, thermography, and other condition monitoring technologies. Manage Mechanical Integrity elements associated with Process Safety Management (PSM) and support compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inspections. Lead root cause failure investigations involving equipment integrity events and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Develop risk-based inspection (RBI) and reliability strategies to optimize asset performance and extend equipment life cycles. Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to prioritize critical repairs, replacements, and capital improvement projects. Provide technical expertise in equipment design, corrosion mechanisms, fitness-for-service evaluations, and mechanical reliability issues. Review engineering designs, equipment specifications, and modifications to ensure compliance with mechanical integrity requirements. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to asset health, inspection compliance, equipment failures, and risk reduction. Manage mechanical integrity budgets and support long-range capital planning initiatives. Lead, mentor, and develop inspectors, engineers, reliability personnel, and maintenance professionals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, process safety, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. Support Management of Change (MOC) processes by evaluating integrity impacts of equipment and process modifications. Requirements Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 7 years of experience in Mechanical Integrity, Reliability Engineering, Inspection, Maintenance, Asset Management, or related industrial manufacturing environments. Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience. Strong working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and Mechanical Integrity programs. Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, relief systems, rotating equipment, and fixed asset integrity management. Experience with inspection methodologies, including NDT techniques and condition-based monitoring technologies. Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, NFPA, and related regulations. Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk assessments. Strong project management, budgeting, and organizational skills. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably IBM Maximo. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Join us as a Mechanical Integrity Engineer to help maintain the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our operations while advancing your career in a dynamic industrial environment!

Pay:

$114,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person