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Darling Ingredients Inc.
Plant Reliability Manager
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What they do
A Reliability Engineer evaluates and analyzes the reliability of manufacturing and production equipment and processes. Identifies pro-active maintenance requirements and process improvements. Works to maximize reliable performance and prevent equipment or process failures.
$105,300 / year median in Kentucky
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Company Details Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries
- transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Manage/Lead Regional Reliability Controllers. Support Regional reliability coordinators with plant reliability compliance and ensure proper reporting. Key performance indicators Six Sigma, 5S, and RCA initiatives. Support plant efficiency assessments Liaison between Reliability engineers and coordinators for implementing high level Reliability methodology. Predictive Maintenance Continuous Improvement World Class initiatives Work with reliability engineers to ensure other engineering disciplines (design, procurement, execution, and automation) put in place and adhere to Reliability concerns during project evolution. Ensure effective communication between plant and corporate entities regarding reliability initiatives. Manage coordinator efforts to put 3rd party reliability initiatives in place: Machine Condition Monitoring PdM programs; oil analysis, infrared scans, and vessel inspections. Vendor provided preventative maintenance, such as HVAC, air/ammonia compressors, boilers, sprinkler systems, and switchgear mains. All other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
Strong maintenance and rendering background is required. Minimum of 5 years in a maintenance environment with emphasis on reliability Minimum 2 years maintenance planning or management experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience with reliability and lean initiatives Strong organizational and communication skills and problem solving. Ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrates time management skills. Able to speak, read, and write English. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Ability to fax, copy and scan documents. Working Conditions and Physical Demands N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51% Working Environment N/A- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold N/A
- Exposed to bio hazardous conditions N/A
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations N/A
- Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock N/A
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment N/A
- Travels to offsite locations Physical Demands Constantly
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit) Constantly
- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk) Constantly
- Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel) Constantly
- Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl) Occasionally
- Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance) Constantly
- Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell) Weight and Force Demands N/A
- Up to 10 pounds Occasionally
- Up to 25 pounds N/A
- Up to 50 pounds N/A
- Up to 100 pounds N/A
- More than 100 pounds The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job.