E/I Reliability Engineer

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at the Somerset mill to improve electrical equipment reliability and functionality across the plant. The role emphasizes power distribution, drives, instrumentation and continuous improvement, requiring 7–8 years in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance and strong PLC knowledge.

Top candidates will show leadership, effective communication, and a structured maintenance approach to drive operational excellence in a large, emissions-conscious

Qualifications

• Strong safety leadership skills.
• 7–8 years’ experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance and reliability.
• Strong background in power distribution design and problem solving.
• Extensive knowledge in PLCs (PLC5, ControlLogix, and Allen-Bradley systems).
• Thorough knowledge of coordinated drive systems design and troubleshooting.
• Initiative, self-directed, quick learner with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Structured approach to maintenance including processes, procedures, and operational excellence.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to lead meetings and present to groups.
• Proven leadership in managing maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous improvement of electrical equipment reliability and functionality.
• Controls and reduces total cost of equipment ownership where possible.
• Focus areas include electrical power distribution, electric drives & controls, and instrumentation plant-wide.

Skills

Safety leadership

Electrical & Instrumentation

Power distribution design

PLC knowledge

Drive systems design

Leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC5, ControlLogix)

Power distribution design

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

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
• 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.