Electrical Reliability Engineer

International Paper; Pine Hill (AL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

International Paper's Pine Hill, AL facility seeks an Electrical Reliability Engineer to maintain and improve asset reliability across a large pulp and paper operation. You will lead maintenance and engineering efforts, drive RCFA and preventative programs, and partner with operations to reduce unplanned downtime.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical/instrumentation, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of electrical and instrumentation experience.
• 4+ years electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong technical and maintenance background with electrical power distribution and instrumentation/controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Equipment Reliability Strategy.
• Owns maintenance strategy and care programs for equipment.
• Develop predictive maintenance routes and communicate with core teams.
• Develop preventative maintenance routes and manage PM programs.
• Ensure adherence to policy for EPD, IEPM, Motors, Turbine Generators, Valves, and Electrical Room Air Quality.
• Champion asset class management and cradle-to-grave strategies for critical equipment types.
• Support core teams with technical issue resolution and coaching.
• Lead RCFA processes and ensure root causes and actions are completed.
• Coordinate priorities with operations and participate in Area work orders.
• Contribute to Capital and Repair Projects and 5-year facility plan.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

IEPM

Motor maintenance

Valve maintenance

Project leadership

SAP PM

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Electrical Reliability Engineer

Pay Rate: $89,00 - $118,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location: 7600 AL-10

Pine Hill, AL 36769

The Pine Hill Mill is currently seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Reliability Engineer. The Pine Hill Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Maintenance and Engineering department.

We are seeking an Engineer with electrical power distribution, EI Precision Maintenance (IEPM), Motor Maintenance and Valve Maintenance experience. A successful reliability engineer will be able to interact with all parts of the organization. The Reliability Engineer’s responsibility is to maintain and improve the reliability of our manufacturing operations. They are to eliminate production limiting failures from our process and increase the life of our assets. Reliability engineering is the supercharging of traditional maintenance equipment engineering with a portion of process engineering. A reliability engineer focuses on overall process reliability of which equipment reliability is a major component. They must work hand in hand with craftsman and operators while being able to communicate effectively with supplier’s sales engineers and technology support. Daily they will partner with operating and maintenance leaders to support the area. In crisis situations they must be able to provide good technical direction and pull together corrective plans efficiently.

The Job You Will Perform

• Equipment Reliability Strategy
• Criticalities Assessment Owner: lead development effort and keep criticalities current
• Owns maintenance strategy. Reliability Engineers are responsible for defining, developing, administering, and refining the equipment care programs.
• Predictive Maintenance: develop routes; ensure communication between core team and technician
• Preventative Maintenance: develop PM mechanics for each area; develop routes and manage the program and communication with core teams
• Where assigned, ensure GMS Policy adherence for EPD, IEPM, Motors, Turbine Generators, Valves and Electrical Room Air Quality
• Champion Asset Class Management in area – Establish cradle to grave strategy for critical equipment types.
• Support Core teams: help resolve technical issues or repair procedures as required; coach maintenance FLLs as needed; EDP Oversight; Precision Motor Program; IEPM; MWS Team participation
• Failure Elimination
• RCFA Facilitation: champion use of RCFA for the area. Does not lead all RCFA’s, but ensures engagement of workforce, proper root causes identified, and action items are completed
• Coordinate priorities with operations
• MWS Work participation: participate in prioritizing Area work orders; ensure Indirect Work Order / Mgmt of Change identified as required; ensure proper preventive maintenance shutdown work is completed; annual outage work
• Capital and Repair Projects
• Facility Plan Development: maintain 5 yr repair plan for area
• Participate in Capital Plan development

The Skills You Will Bring

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ Years of Electrical and Instrumentation experience,maybe considered in lieu of Degree
• 4+ years’ electrical engineering experience at manufacturing facility
• Strong technical and maintenance background with electrical power distribution and Instrument/ Controls experience
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills with ability to interact at all levels
• Must possess great time management skills
• Key Competencies
  • Detail Oriented
  • Command Skills
  • Electrical Aptitude
  • Managerial Courage
  • Organizational Skills

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].