Lead Reliability Engineer, Electrical Power Distribution

International Paper Company; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Selma, AL seeks a Maintenance Reliability Engineer – Electrical Power Distribution to lead the plant’s power distribution systems, oversee transformer oil health, ensure NFPA/NETA standards, and drive reliability improvements.

You will mentor Electrical Engineers and Electricians, manage outages, coordinate capital projects, and apply data analysis to optimize equipment sizing, protection schemes, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Front Line Leader modules completion and certification preferred
• 3 years of EPD experience (if degreed) or 5+ years EPD experience without degree

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in and management of the plant’s power distribution systems and motors.
• Maintain program to ensure transformer oil health.
• Ensure power distribution equipment inspections and repairs are completed according to NFPA 70B and NETA MTS-2019 standards and all needed documentation.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with electrical safety codes, policies Arc Flash, National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
• Lead and plan plant-wide annual power outages.
• Provide project management as a leader or team member for capital and expense projects.

Job description

International Paper in Selma, AL seeks a Maintenance Reliability Engineer – Electrical Power Distribution to lead the plant’s power distribution systems, oversee transformer oil health, ensure NFPA/NETA standards, and drive reliability improvements.

You will mentor Electrical Engineers and Electricians, manage outages, coordinate capital projects, and apply data analysis to optimize equipment sizing, protection schemes, and safety practices.