Lead E&I Reliability Engineer – Power, Drives & Controls

Sappi 

Skowhegan (ME)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 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

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