E/I Reliability Engineer

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi, located in Maine, seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance lead to improve reliability and reduce total cost of ownership across power distribution, drives, controls, and instrumentation plant-wide.

You will guide safety leadership, lead maintenance teams, and champion continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years' experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance and reliability.
• Strong background in power distribution design and problem solving.
• Extensive PLC knowledge (PLC5, ControlLogix, AB systems).
• Experience with drive systems design and troubleshooting.
• Structured approach to maintenance and operational excellence.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership in maintenance teams and meetings.
• Advocate of continuous improvement across people, processes and procedures.

Skills

Safety leadership

Electrical & Instrumentation

Power distribution design

PLC systems (PLC5, ControlLogix, Allen

Drive systems design

Maintenance processes

Written & verbal communication

Leadership & team facilitation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Electrical Power program

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

Provides continuous improvement of electrical equipment reliability and functionality while controlling, and where possible reducing, the total cost of equipment ownership. The key areas of concentration will be in electrical power distribution, electric drives & controls and instrumentation for the entire plant.

Required Qualifications

• Strong safety leadership skills
• 7-8 years’ experience in the Electrical & Instrumentation field of maintenance and reliability
• Strong background in power distribution design and problem solving
• Extensive knowledge in PLC’s (PLC5, ControlLogix, and other Allen-Bradley control systems)
• A thorough knowledge of coordinated drive systems design and troubleshooting
• Strong initiative, self directed, quick learner with a strong desire for continuous improvement
• Understands the importance of structured approach to maintenance including process, procedures, and operational excellence.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Can effectively lead and work with others, lead meetings and present information to groups
• Proven leadership skills and ability to improve work systems and equipment reliability
• Proven leadership skills with managing maintenance work teams.
• Is a continuous improvement advocate in process, people, procedures, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in problem solving and change management systems (Kepner-Tregoe, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Management of Change, Reliability Centered Maintenance)
• Pulp, paper and power distribution experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Computerized Mtce Mgmt Systems (SAP))
• Demonstrates strong interest and aptitude for E&I engineering, problem solving and troubleshooting

Entry Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Power Program preferred.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.