Electrical Reliability Engineer & Team Lead

Sappi; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer/Supervisor to maximize asset performance and life across our mill. You will lead predictive and preventative maintenance strategies and apply vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and NDT to assess equipment condition.

You will analyze data, diagnose issues, and drive improvements, collaborating with operations, engineering, procurement, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2+ years of experience in reliability or maintenance, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Experience with vibration analysis and machinery lubrication (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing new technologies or maintenance methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• High mechanical aptitude with the ability to connect data insights to physical equipment.
• Strong computer skills and comfort with maintenance or analysis software tools.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and capable of working with minimal direction.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead predictive and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
• Apply advanced vibration analysis, motor spectral analysis, and other NDT methods to assess asset condition.
• Interpret data trends to identify risks, troubleshoot equipment issues, and make proactive recommendations.
• Champion reliability improvement initiatives, including RCFA, FMEA, work management best practices, and improved KPI utilization.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, procurement, and maintenance teams to drive alignment and deliver results.
• Guide, coach, and influence others in the adoption of reliability tools, technologies, and processes.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Data interpretation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vibration monitoring software

Infrared thermography tools

Job description

Sappi is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer/Supervisor to maximize asset performance and life across our mill. You will lead predictive and preventative maintenance strategies and apply vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and NDT to assess equipment condition.

You will analyze data, diagnose issues, and drive improvements, collaborating with operations, engineering, procurement, and maintenance teams.