- Professional
- Office in Peru
Description
Epsilyte in Peru, IL is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Reliability Specialist to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations of our Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) manufacturing facility. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we need to hear from you!
Position Overview:
The Reliability Specialist is responsible for ensuring the continuous functionality of plant equipment through ownership and stewardship of mechanical and electrical assets, driving improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset to lead and support reliability initiatives across the site.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
Asset Reliability & Availability
- Ensure reliable and safe operation of all plant mechanical and electrical equipment
- Analyze equipment performance and failure history to identify trends and root causes
- Develop and implement reliability strategies to reduce unplanned downtime
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Lead implementation and optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Leverage condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis, IR thermography, ultrasound, etc.) to anticipate failures
Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance and reliability
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities and implement solutions
- Develop and facilitate training for maintenance crafts
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all reliability activities align with site safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Participate in and support mechanical integrity and process safety programs
Capital Projects Support
- Provide technical input on reliability, maintainability, and safety during design and installation of new equipment
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance and Reliability
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a chemical, polymer, or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including rotating equipment, motors, drives, instrumentation, etc.
- Strong initiative, ability to work sufficiently as an individual and as part of cross functional teams
- Adept at solving technical problems and driving economic decisions
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and own multiple initiatives while meeting or exceeding deadlines
- Proficiency with CMMS systems and reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RCA, RCM)
- Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Demonstrated computer proficiency is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering; Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Prefer 5-7 years of experience in EPS or chemical manufacturing is a strong plus
- Vibration Analyst, Thermography, or Lubrication certifications
- OSHA or PSM training AutoCAD experience is preferred
Other Considerations:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical for success
- Physical ability to work around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs and ladders
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work around dust and chemicals
- Strong initiative, ability to work sufficiently as an individual and as part of cross functional teams
- This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing rule or "TWIC" and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time
- We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
- Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test
- This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Wage and Benefits Transparency:
The final base pay offer for this position will be determined by individual factors such as location, external market factors, internal equity, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position's expected salary range is $85,000 to $135,000 per year.
This role is eligible for benefits, annual bonuses, and profit-sharing.
Epsilyte Benefits provides options for the following:
- Paid Time Off: Balance life and work with vacation and personal leave
- Family Sick Leave: Paid sick leave for absences due to illness, injury, or medical appointments of a family member; up to 40 hours per year
- Healthcare Insurance Benefits: Options for affordable medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision, along with additional insurance options within the first 30 days of hire
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% of eligible compensation and a separate annual profit-sharing contribution of 5% of base salary (minimum) up to 10% based on company performance with immediate vesting
- Life and disability coverage: Company-paid short-term disability and $50,000 life/AD&D policy; LTD and additional life insurance available for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave: Four weeks of additional paid time off with your child after birth, adoption, or foster placement, irrespective of gender
- Compassionate Care Leave: Paid and unpaid time off for bereavement following the loss of a loved one and other life-altering events
About Epsilyte:
Epsilyte LLC is one of North America’s leading expandable polystyrene resin (EPS) producers. We are a rapidly growing company of scale focused on solving customer needs for efficient, high R-value EPS. This includes reducing energy usage in buildings, ensuring safe and healthy food through innovative packaging technology, and participating in infrastructure investment in the United States and abroad. Our vision is to improve society through our high value, insulative products responsibly and sustainably. We are headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and have manufacturing operations in Illinois, Ohio, and Montreal, Quebec. Learn more at https://epsilyte.com.
About Peru, Illinois:
Peru is located in north central Illinois near the crossroads of Interstate 80 and Interstate 39, alongside the Illinois River, close to Starved Rock State Park, and 90 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Known as the Illinois Valley, the local area contains vibrant communities and a high quality of life. Made up of 24 cities and villages in three counties, the area offers ample outdoor activities, a traditional midwestern lifestyle, and access to Chicago and all that it has. A diverse economy, low cost of living, a creative culture, and a well-educated population define the Illinois Valley. Visit www.ivaced.org for more information.
