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Reliability Leader

Amp Americas


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 133000 - 163000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Amp Americas

Founded in 2011 Amp Americas builds manages operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development operations services and marketing to deliver comprehensive turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air land and water quality. Visit .

Position Summary

The Reliability Leader will work to develop and implement reliability strategies across all RNG sites. This role will support the execution of the organizations Reliability Roadmap while driving continuous improvement initiatives that leverage reliability analytics to optimize asset capacity reduce equipment failures and improve overall cost performance. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies for improving mechanical reliability across multiple sites.
  • Develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans including equipment inspections predictive and preventive maintenance (PPM) critical spare parts management and FIIX data utilization using tools such as Criticality Assessments and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Foster a reliability-focused culture across site organizations and business partners by recommending resources championing standard work practices and ensuring teams understand and apply techniques required to maximize asset reliability and shift from reactive to proactive maintenance practices
  • Support execution of Amp Work Management by utilizing technical expertise and site master data (equipment files technical documents training materials maintenance plans scope task lists materials and spare parts) to identify and implement maintenance planning and job scope improvements
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current predictive maintenance programs and establish reliability activities for existing modified and newly installed equipment
  • Collaborate closely with Technology Maintenance Operations and Production teams as well as the Operations & Support Center
  • Serve as a role model by training coaching and mentoring team members in advanced reliability techniques and tools to strengthen reliability capabilities across all locations.
  • Analyze systems and equipment against design basis requirements and develop action plans to address identified gaps
  • Participate in site safety committees and incorporate applicable safety and reliability standards into equipment and maintenance practices with a focus on Mechanical Integrity Quality Assurance (MIQA)
  • Ensure new designs and modifications incorporate reliability maintainability operability and life-cycle cost considerations
  • Participate in maintenance and reliability networks sharing best practices lessons learned successes and improvement opportunities across sites
  • Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills including KPI reporting analysis and presentation
  • Support the companys renewable energy initiatives through strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset
  • Utilize and support SCADA systems (e.g. Wonderware FactoryTalk Ignition) and data historians (e.g. AVEVA OSI PI) to improve operational reliability and performance
  • Provide operational support and cross-site coverage as needed to ensure business continuity and effective resource utilization

Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • 5-7 years of relevant engineering reliability maintenance or military-equivalent experience
  • Ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across functions and locations
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and drive results
  • Ability to travel50-60% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in renewable energy oil & gas manufacturing or other high-hazard process industries.
  • Experience with condition-based and predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis oil analysis infrared thermography ultrasonics and performance testing.
  • Understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as eddy current testing ultrasonic thickness testing radiography and visual inspections.
  • Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Equipment Uptime Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Life Cycle Cost Analysis/Total Cost of Ownership principles.
  • Familiarity with FIIX or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

What We Offer

  • Compensation package commensurate with experience including performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with companymatch
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry.

Base Salary Range: $133000 - $163000

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Amp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.


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