Electrical Reliability Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Educational assistance program

11 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer for their Valdosta, GA Paper Mill. This role is crucial for enhancing the reliability of electrical machinery and managing maintenance programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to support operations and lead projects.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have 2-5 years of electrical maintenance experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including educational assistance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Electrical maintenance or equivalent required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Project and AutoCAD.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. after passing drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of developing maintenance programs.
• Support daily and monthly electrical maintenance schedules.
• Utilize predictive maintenance programs to resolve equipment issues.
• Collaborate on electrical or mechanical maintenance projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking resumes for an Electrical Reliability Engineer in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

The Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of mill reliability programs within the area of assigned responsibility. The engineer will help to define and participate in the development of electrical reliability programs to improve maintain and improve reliability of electrical machinery in the mill. This includes providing technical direction, assistance, and solutions to maintenance and operating personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage all phases of developing key maintenance programs from conception through final implementation.
• Work with key maintenance and engineering personnel to support daily, monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outage jobs within electrical maintenance and engineering.
• Perform crossover activities to mechanical maintenance programs to deliver complete programs for all equipment types.
• Collaborate with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete electrical or mechanical maintenance projects and programs including training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation and updates, etc.
• Support the Mill's goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Focus on electrical equipment reliability.
• Manage equipment tracking and rebuild programs.
• Utilize predictive & preventive maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Input and update equipment information and documentation.
• Develop equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance.
• Manage area equipment PM and maintenance programs.
• Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages.
• Assist with MS Project timelines for monthly and annual outages.
• Plan and execute capital projects for maintenance replacements of equipment.
• Effectively manage jobs for best result at lowest cost.
• Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
• Solve problems utilizing the mill's RCFA program.
• Manage contractors for performing jobs.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience required.
• A minimum of 2-5 years' experience, or the equivalent, in Electrical maintenance.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem‑solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow‑up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Educational assistance program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).