Description

Reliability Specialist

Reports to: Pekin Office
Starting Salary: Up to $80,000/year, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time
Travel: Regular travel to local customers and contract sites required
Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Help Drive Reliability & Operational Excellence

MMS is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Reliability Specialist to support reliability initiatives across multiple customer locations and business units. This role partners with site leadership, maintenance teams, and operational staff to improve equipment reliability, maintenance performance, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on role focused on problem-solving, process improvement, and driving operational success across multiple sites.

What You’ll Do

Support reliability improvement efforts across multiple customer sites
Partner with leadership to identify and implement operational improvements
Drive projects focused on equipment reliability and maintenance performance
Monitor KPIs, including downtime, MTBF, MTTR, PM effectiveness, and asset availability
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support operational and quality audits
Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Standardize reliability practices and reporting across sites
Prepare performance updates and improvement plans for leadership and customers

A Day in the Life

A typical day may include visiting local customer sites, reviewing maintenance data, supporting troubleshooting efforts, conducting audits, collaborating with site leadership, and helping implement process improvements that reduce downtime and improve operational performance.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance, engineering, operations, or continuous improvement
Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and reliability practices
Experience leading or supporting cross-functional teams
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance performance analysis
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Reliability, Maintenance, or Project Management certifications
Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, SQL, or Python
Multi-site or customer-facing operational experience

Benefits That Support Your Future

At MMS, we believe in investing in our employees and supporting both your personal and professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to help you succeed at work and at home.

Our Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off & (10) Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance with Multiple Plan Options
Dental & Vision Insurance — 100% Company Paid
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment
401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Options
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) after 6 months of employment — allowing you to share in the success and growth of the company
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more

At MMS, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, growth, and long-term success.

Build Your Career with MMS

If you’re ready to help improve reliability, support operational excellence, and make an impact across multiple sites, we’d love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site