Maintenance Reliability Engineer - Columbus, NE
Columbus, NE - NebraskaPosted Jul 8, 2026
Job description
Maintenance Reliability Engineer
- Columbus, NE Summary: This position will focus on improving plant reliability by analyzing bad actors and equipment issues through failure analysis and zero loss methodology. In addition, they will take a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into the design as well as supporting the commissioning of new equipment. Specific Job Duties Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements. Works with plant maintenance and various process departments to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain and improve reliability of equipment. Investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting processes and assets. Compiles reports and recommends corrective measures to meet acceptable Reliability standards. Utilizes CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors. Support capital projects in order to incorporate reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process. Provides plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues. Participates in engineering activities that improve the reliability of equipment. Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Maintenance and preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Train employees in the value of maintenance reliability and actions required to increase operational efficiency Owns the Preventive Maintenance Program May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical discipline; preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience Lean 6 Sigma, CMRP, RCM certification preferred Required Skills. Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively May be required to work flexible hours to support continuous production. (off hours, weekends, etc.) Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations is preferred Must have knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process Able to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements Preferred Skills Good organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated 5 to 15 years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in a food grade processing facility is a plus. Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment Environment 50% in the field, 50% desk work Walk long distances Stand and sit interchangeably for various periods Climb stairs and ladders Lift 50 lbs Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 'AJCIND' REF:110536BR