Sr. Reliability Engineer

Location: Lafayette, IN, USA (Plant)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Sr. Reliability Engineer | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Key responsibilities: Senior Reliability Engineer 

• Work Capital projects both large (>$1m) and small ($<50k) incorporating reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the operating processes on site. 

• Facilitate RCAs and act as equipment SME for RCAs when appropriate 

• Contribute to plant-wide reliability initiatives and strategies for long-term operational stability 

• Develop an understanding of maintenance department KPIs and improvement initiatives 

• Focus on equipment uptime, and correct installation of new equipment 

• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support for site projects 

• Support Compliance efforts in line with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, Process Safety Management (PSM) 

About the Role 

We’re looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility.

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or any related engineering field. 

• Minimum of three years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems. 

• It is useful, but certainly not essential, if you have experience in chemical processes or production.

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $123,515.20 - $154,394.00 and is bonus eligible.

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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