Reliability Engineer, IA - Nevada, Iowa

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Nevada, Iowa Verbio

Job Ref:  1623
Employer:  Verbio
Company Name:  Verbio
Category:  Construction
Engineering
Equipment - Machinery
Grain
Information Technology – IT
Maintenance – Repair
Operations
Organic
Other
Production
Purchasing – Procurement
Quality Control
Skilled Labor Trade
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Iowa
City:  Nevada
Zip Code:  50201
Map: 
Nevada, IA 50201, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description

Verbio

VERBIO North America is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support site activities at their biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201.

About Verbio
The Verbio Nevada Biorefinery is the first industrial scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America using agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by Verbio North America Holdings Corporation.
RNG production from corn stover began in December 2021 with the completion of Phase I, at a capacity of 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) per year. Upon completion of Phase II summer 2024, the site will begin operating as a biorefinery, producing 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol and an additional 19 million (EGE) of RNG from stillage. The integration of RNG and ethanol production, unique to Verbio, incorporates advanced operational technology currently in use at the company’s facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.

Position Purpose

This role will be primarily focused on providing equipment reliability knowledge and innovative solutions to unique equipment-based challenges. This role will also own the mechanical integrity program and establishing predictive maintenance.

Essential Functions
  • Able to perform defect elimination of fixed and rotating equipment and implement design changes to prevent defects.
  • Owns the mechanical integrity program for the site.
  • Coordinate and execute inspection, quality assurance, and mechanical/structural integrity activities.
  • Accountable for defining and implementing strategies to improve equipment reliability and bring innovative solutions to equipment problems.
  • Work with contractors on repairs.
  • Provide engineering input to capital projects by specifying equipment and developing alteration or fabrication scopes. Participate in developing inspection and testing protocol for shop fabricated equipment and piping.
  • Developing and implementing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
  • Work with the project group to establish predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for newly added equipment.
  • Provide reliability training for operations to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Perform Root cause analysis.
  • Working with operations leaders to ensure that the equipment meets required specifications.
  • Developing cohesive teams between the operations and maintenance groups to improve reliability.
  • Lead capital and expense projects.
  • Develop and participate in PSM programs and general safety programs.
  • While in development, may be asked to participate in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities related to ethanol plant retrofit project.
  • Participate in process PHA and PSM audits. Own and complete any assigned action items.
  • Support the reliability workflow process as a resource to troubleshoot and remove barriers with innovative solution to improve equipment reliability and processing.
  • Owns site sparing strategies.

Qualifications
  • Preferred BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years experience in an industrial setting
  • Specific industry experience preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to work independently regarding daily activities
  • Ability to maintain confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and orally
  • Possess strong grammar and composition skills
  • Must be organized and driven

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:
  • Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
    • 10 paid holidays
    • 15 days of paid vacation time
    • 5 sick/personal days
  • Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
  • Quick career advancement and bonus opportunities
  • Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.
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