Sr. Reliability Engineer

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.

Our Sr. Reliability Engineer role is fundamentally important to Primient plant operations. We list "Safety" first in our values because our greatest priority is caring for our people and the environment.

Your development will be enhanced by working alongside expert colleagues in a highly collaborative team environment. You’ll also join our structured development program: the Engineering Ladder. As your skills and experience grow, so will your responsibilities and impact.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Experience in a Chemical Process Safety or Combustible Dust setting preferred.

We are looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility:

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• 3+ years working in a reliability engineering role (preferred)
• Background in rotating or fixed equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment (preferred)
• Deep understanding of CMMS functions as they relate to cost tracking, predictive/preventive care, and maintenance processes. (preferred)
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.

• Work Capital projects both large (> $1m) and small (< $50k) incorporating reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support for site projects.
• Focus on equipment uptime, and correct installation of new equipment.
• Develop an understanding of maintenance department KPIs and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to plant‑wide reliability initiatives and strategies for long‑term operational stability.
• Facilitate RCAs and act as equipment SME for RCAs when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the operating processes on site.
• Support Compliance efforts in line with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Other duties as assigned.

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $ – $ and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking and encourage…