Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Suzano Packaging; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) and HRA

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Suzano is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead capital projects ensuring electrical reliability across our paper mill operations. The role is hands-on, focused on project execution, troubleshooting, and vendor collaboration.

The ideal candidate has deep electrical expertise, experience with GE/Allen-Bradley/Westinghouse equipment, and strong SAP/Microsoft Office skills. Flexibility for varied shifts is expected in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (preferred).
• 3–7 years of experience in pulp & paper, chemical, or oil & gas industries.
• Strong background in power distribution, controls, PLCs, drives, and HV systems.
• Experience with equipment from GE, Allen-Bradley, and Westinghouse.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Experience managing contractors and vendors is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work variable hours, including early starts and occasional late shifts.
• Self-motivated and proactive in learning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and manage electrical improvement projects (power distribution systems, crane controls, drives upgrades).
• Address ongoing electrical issues and identify critical spares to ensure operational continuity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and interface with contractors and vendors to execute capital projects.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
• Monitor key electrical parameters and identify opportunities for system optimization.
• Troubleshooting electrical faults and making repairs to equipment and utility systems.
• Support mill operations by ensuring electrical systems meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Communicate effectively across departments to align priorities and share technical insights.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating effective time management and prioritization.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Hands-on engineer

Self-starter

Team collaborator

Continuous learner

People and culture values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

GE equipment

Allen-Bradley

Westinghouse

Job description

Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano!

At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.

Get to know us in 2 minutes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Dksqf_Nb4

About the Role:

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in supporting our paper mill operations by leading capital projects focused on sustaining electrical infrastructure. The role is highly hands‑on, with a strong focus on project execution, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams and vendors.The ideal candidate bringsdeeptechnicalexpertisein electrical systems and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The position collaborates closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational areas to ensure electrical reliability, manage critical spares, and support long‑term asset sustainability across the mill.

WhatYou’reGoingtoDo:

• Recommend and manage electrical improvement projects (e.g., power distribution systems, crane controls,drivesupgrades, power quality studies, machine room equipment, cameras).

• Address ongoing electrical issues andidentifycritical spares to ensure operational continuity

• Collaborate with internal teams andinterface withcontractors and vendors to execute capital projects

• MaintainaccuraterecordsanddocumentationusingSAPandMicrosoftOfficetools.

• Monitorkeyelectricalparametersandidentifyopportunitiesforsystemoptimization.

• Troubleshooting electrical faultsand makingrepairs to equipment and utility systems.

• Support mill operations by ensuring electrical systems meet safety, reliability, and performance standards

• Communicate effectively across departments to align priorities and share technical insights

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously,demonstratingeffective time management and prioritization.

WhatWeExpectfromYou:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringor Electrical Engineering Technologyor a related field is preferred.

• Minimum 3-7 years of experience within pulp & paper, chemical, or oil & gas industries

• Strong background in power distribution, controls, PLCs, drives, and high voltage systems.

• ExperiencewithequipmentfromGE,AllenBradley, andWestinghouse.

• ProficiencyinSAPandMicrosoftOffice(ExcelandPowerPoint).

• Experiencemanagingcontractorsandvendorsisaplus.

• Stronginterpersonaland communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Willingness to work variable hours, including early starts and occasional late shifts when needed

• Highself-motivationandaproactiveapproachtolearningandproblem-solving.

WhatWe’reLookingFor:

• AnalyticalThinker: Youassesselectricalsystemsandproposedata‑drivensolutionstocomplexchallenges.

• Hands - On Engineer :You’recomfortable on the floor, inspecting equipment, troubleshootingissuesand driving improvements

• Self - Starter : You take initiative and deliver results with minimal supervision

• Team Collaborator : You build strong relationships across departments and within external partners

• Continuous Learner: You stay curious, adaptable, and committed to growing in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.

• Life and AD&D Insurance : Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.

• Disability Insurance : Short‑term and long‑term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Tax‑advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for healthcare, limited‑purpose, and dependent care expenses.

• Voluntary Benefits : Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.

If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

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