Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required. Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in a chemical plant environment, or 10+ years of plant experience with direct responsibility for maintenance, reliability, and predictive/preventive maintenance programs. Demonstrated success developing and executing maintenance and reliability strategies that improve equipment performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Strong leadership background with the ability to lead and mentor mechanical, electrical, welding, planning, scheduling, supervision, reliability engineering, and stores personnel. Hands-on experience with predictive and preventive maintenance, plant troubleshooting, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement. Safety-focused leader who can ensure EHSS expectations are met across departmental activities, site work, and third-party contractor performance. Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience partnering with Production, Engineering, and Research and Development on capital projects, new processes, or new product development. Experience developing and managing budgets, monthly reporting, and spend-versus-budget reviews is preferred. About the Role: This replacement opening reports to the Site Manager and serves on the site leadership team. This person will own maintenance, reliability, and stores performance within a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment. The role will set and execute M&R strategy, strengthen team capability, improve equipment performance, and support safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, safety-focused leader with strong technical judgment and the ability to build trust across the site. Location North Central, IL Job Type Direct Hire Remote No Remote Total Openings 1 Education Years Of Experience 7 - 20 years Guarantee 90 Days. Compensation $150,000 - $170,000 Per Year Advertised Compensation Fee 25.00% Full Benefits Yes Relocation Expenses Yes Interview Expenses Yes Industries Manufacturing 2: Pulp, Paper Chemical, Mineral Occupation Codes Chemical Engineers