MGK

Reliability Engineer

Chaska

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Seniority: Mid level
Stated salary: $80,000 – $95,000 per year
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 1 Sept 2026

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MGK has 100+ years' of experience focusing on sustainable & environmentally conscious ways to protect families and crops from pests around the world, using our synthetic and certified organic, botanically based pesticide products.

General Description:

We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations through equipment reliability, maintenance optimization, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role serves as a key technical resource for plant operations and maintenance teams, focusing on maximizing equipment uptime, improving asset performance, and supporting daily plant operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong operational engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in reliability and maintenance practices within a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.

Principal Responsibilities:

Support daily plant operations by troubleshooting equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain safe production
Develop and implement strategies to improve equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures, process disruptions, and recurring operational issues
Analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
Expand, support and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to improve plant performance and equipment lifecycle management
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability, maintenance effectiveness, energy efficiency, and operational performance
Assist with development and optimization of maintenance procedures, operating practices, and equipment standards
Monitor equipment performance indicators and recommend actions to improve plant reliability and maintenance cost effectiveness
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements including OSHA and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards
Provide technical support during equipment repairs, shutdowns, startups, and maintenance activities
Maintain accurate equipment records and utilize CMMS systems to support maintenance planning and reliability initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

3+ years of experience in plant engineering, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing operations
Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments preferred
Strong understanding of industrial equipment including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, motors, piping systems, and process instrumentation
Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
Experience with reliability tools and methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, vibration analysis, and oil analysis
Familiarity with CMMS systems
Knowledge of OSHA PSM requirements and industrial safety standards
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)
Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery environments
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience
Familia rity with process control systems and instrumentation troubleshooting

Additional Details:

This is a salaried position that is full-time, on-site at our Chaska location.
Salary Range: $80k-$95k (commensurate with experience and qualifications).
This role offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO.

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