Operations Reliability Engineer

Operations Reliability Engineer

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Operations Reliability Engineer is responsible to support engineering and maintenance functions by performing professional engineering work related to the design, CAD modeling, construction, and inspection of various projects. Additional responsibilities include optimizing production facilities, overseeing line renovations and improvements, and managing treated and wastewater systems. This role involves preparing detailed plans and specifications to support project execution.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Continuously improve manufacturing processes by enhancing quality and performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure reliable plant and equipment operations while optimizing maintenance and operational costs, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Design, document, troubleshoot, and oversee the launch of new products and processes from an engineering perspective.
• Identify and resolve safety concerns related to equipment design and manufacturing processes.
• Implement hands-on process improvements to reduce scrap and defects while improving throughput. Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implement Best Practices using engineering methodologies such as Process Flow Design, FMEA, Time Study, and Poke Yoke.
• Coordinate the installation of new equipment to maximize production efficiency and maintainability.
• Serve as a Project Engineer, ensuring project compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and requirements. Oversee construction plans, specifications, and necessary modifications based on changing conditions.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of existing utilities' capacity and utilization levels to support plant operations.
• Stay current on safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, ensuring plant compliance and best practices.
• Monitor and manage assigned project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Supervise and inspect construction projects, review contractor estimates, and process change orders and progress payments.
• Prepare and submit reports as required for environmental and safety compliance, ensuring a safe and professional work environment.
• Develop and execute capital projects, including new processes, bottling lines, utilities, operational efficiency improvements, and facility management.
• Design, implement, and optimize processing systems, including batching, thermal processing, refrigeration, bottling, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and utility control systems. Evaluate alternatives, select and size equipment, develop cost estimates, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with OEM vendors to develop and implement supervisory control schemes that optimize production line performance across multiple products and packaging formats.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings and documentation, including P&IDs, PID loops, ladder diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams. Oversee equipment sizing, construction packages, and project execution while managing costs and schedules.
• Ensure all designs and engineering activities comply with industry codes, regulations, and standards. Maintain company drawings and technical records while providing clear analysis and reporting.
• Manage capital appropriations, purchase orders, and contracts as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, product quality, and employee safety,…