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ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

OVERVIEW
The Reliability Engineer will provide engineering support to the Maintenance & Engineering Department to help improve equipment reliability, operating efficiency, safety and service quality to the refinery.
 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve the reliability of refinery & powerhouse equipment through the development and implementation of improved preventive maintenance activities.
• Oversee the predictive maintenance program.
• Plan and direct the development, execution, and completion of maintenance projects including concept development, detailed engineering design, scheduling, procurement and construction.
• Lead the Preventative Checklist program to minimize refinery down time due to equipment failure and assist in control of M&R budget
• Trouble shooting problems, diagnosing and recommending repairs, develop repair scopes, create design and fabrication drawings.
• Maintain and update equipment files and records. Set up and order spare parts.
• Ability to work with various members of engineering, maintenance and health & safety.
• Help Maintain performance standards for maintenance department and monitors efficiency, while maintaining reliability and safety standards.
• Identify issues and implement improvement plans and initiatives to achieve department and plant goals.
• Develop and recommend capitol and engineering projects to support improvement initiatives.
• Plan future maintenance work, to reduce potential delays and maximize maintenance workforce efficiency.
• Develop work plans based upon work request and field inspections.
• Work plans are to indicate scope of what work is to be done and identify critical resources required.
• Verifies availability of parts, materials, and special tools required for execution before scheduling.
• Optimizes SAP Plant Maintenance systems
• Monitor effectiveness of the preventive and predictive maintenance program to minimize plant breakdowns.
• Properly prepare and distribute meaningful control reports

WORK EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of three years of experience in an industrial environment in maintenance and engineering.
• Experience required with the following equipment: belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators and cranes.  
• Process equipment; evaporators, condensers, heat exchangers, piping, pumps, motors, rotary dryers, kilns and vacuum pans.
• Powerhouse equipment- boilers, steam turbines and air compressors
• Experience with the development and design of process and instrument diagrams. 
• Basic electrical, instrumentation and process control experience.
• Planning/Scheduling experience within a manufacturing facility
• Have adequate trade knowledge to estimate labor hours, materials, and visualize the job to be performed
   

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited college and/or university OR a minimum of ten years of maintenance technician experience in an industrial setting or equivalent military training.
   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This role will indirectly provide project-related leadership, direction and guidance as part of the general scope of work to internal stakeholders.
   

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times.  Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.  Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Trust-building - Building a relationship based on truth, honesty, and mutual support.
• Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
  

Individual Contributor:

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement - Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development - Seeks feedback on one's strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

LOCATION OF ROLE
Baltimore, MD
 

SALARY PAY RANGE: $73,500 - $136,500 plus bonus

• The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience. 
• Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.