Maintenance Engineer

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions for food, health, nutrition and industrial markets.
Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Manufacturing · Chemical · Food Processing

Description For Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer at Innophos plays a crucial role in maximizing plant efficiency by optimizing utilities and minimizing downtime across all production units. This position focuses on identifying and resolving maintenance challenges, implementing advanced maintenance strategies, and driving continuous process improvements to ensure smooth and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage plant utilities and prepare monthly utility reports
  • Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives
  • Assist production to optimize plant productivity and quality
  • Provide technical leadership and advice to production and maintenance personnel
  • Implement improvement projects and investigate equipment failures
  • Review and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in chemical or food processing industries
  • Knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM)
  • Strong communication, technical writing, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage budgets and estimate project costs

About Innophos: Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. The company leverages its expertise in blending and formulating phosphate, mineral, and botanical-based ingredients. With manufacturing operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, Innophos sells its products in over 70 countries.

Join Innophos to be part of a company driven by core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, where people are the heart of the organization and the foundation of its success.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Maintenance Engineer

  • Manage Plant utilities and prepare monthly utility report
  • Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives
  • Assist production to optimize plant productivity and quality
  • Provide technical leadership for employees in implementing long term solutions
  • Review and optimize the predictive and preventive maintenance programs
  • Implement improvement projects
  • Investigate frequent equipment failures and implement long-term solutions
  • Oversee outside contractors as necessary

Requirements For Maintenance Engineer

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in chemical or food processing industries
  • Knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM)
  • Understanding of good engineering and safety practices
  • Good communication and technical writing skills
  • Ability to manage budget and estimate project costs
  • Strong teamwork skills

Benefits For Maintenance Engineer

  • Opportunity to work for a leading international company
  • Chance to contribute to various industries including food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets

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