Industrial Reliability Maintenance Specialist
Step into a pivotal role that keeps our plant running smoothly and safely. From the moment your shift begins, you’ll move between production lines and utility areas, ensuring equipment is healthy, performance is optimized, and downtime is minimized. You’ll blend hands-on troubleshooting with preventive routines, while modeling servant leadership, lean thinking, and no‑nonsense, fact-based communication.
Day in the life
- Start with safety and status checks; verify that production equipment is ready, supplies are staged, and risk controls are in place.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance; diagnose and repair issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic electronic systems.
- Operate processing machinery when needed to stabilize output and reduce downtime.
- Use blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to guide accurate repairs.
- Support water/ice plant operations, including ice makers, compressors, heat exchangers, ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, pumps, and condensers.
- Inspect product quality—check ice clarity, cube dimensions, and hole spacing.
- Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping to drive continuous improvement.
- Apply root cause analysis; implement and verify countermeasures with basic data analysis.
- Handle minor facility upkeep (painting, light bulbs, small structural fixes).
- Order parts, manage spares, and maintain inventory for safe, optimal plant performance.
- Coach teammates on proper tool and equipment use for general facility maintenance.
- Jump in to assist with bagging as needed and, at times, help direct workflow based on equipment output.
- Complete required Safety/Risk Management checklists and actively identify, monitor, and correct health and safety issues.
- Uphold our Code of Business Ethics and champion the principle that safety is personal.
How you’ll lead with lean
Bring our “True North” to life—voice of the customer, respect for the individual, fact-based, no‑nonsense communication, servant leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset. You’ll actively use VSM, Kaizen, and A3 to uncover opportunities and deliver value for customers, employees, and shareholders.
Essential cognitive and behavioral capabilities
- Read and interpret English safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Maintain constant alertness and work safely, without fatigue impairing performance.
- Accurately gauge time and distance; rapidly store and recall instructions.
- Sustain concentration and exercise sound judgment in complex tasks.
- Adapt quickly to sudden changes, emergencies, or alarms; respond rapidly with unimpaired coordination and reflexes.
- Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safety and the ability to act promptly and appropriately to changing operating conditions.
- Perform job duties safely and competently without mental or physical impairment that would compromise required functions.
Who you’ll work with
Internal: Plant Manager, plant employees, Regional VP, VP Engineering
External: Vendors and contractors
Supervisory scope
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. At times you may assist in directing production workflow. Maintain a professional demeanor with vendors, suppliers, and contractors, and demonstrate commitment to Reddy Ice’s values and priorities.
Qualifications
Required
- 6–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance operations.
- One of the following certifications: Journeyman Certification/License in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical (State Certifying Authority); Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association); Certified Maintenance Technician Level III (International Maintenance Institute); Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals).
Preferred
- 8+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Completion of two or more of the following: PLC Certification (Electronics Technicians Association International); Journeyman Certification/License in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical (State Certifying Authority); Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association); Certified Maintenance Technician Level III (International Maintenance Institute); Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals); High School diploma or GED.
Working conditions and physical requirements
Work spans office areas and all inside/outside plant locations, with exposure to extreme temperature swings, electrical hazards, ammonia, and heavy moving equipment. Nights and weekends are part of the schedule with occasional travel; overtime may be required. Expect a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where you’ll need to manage stress, collaborate professionally, and think through complex situations. Detail orientation and strong organization are essential. Must be able to use hand and heavy electric tools and lift at least 45 lbs.