Mechanical Reliability Engineer

International Paper Company; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company funding

Job summary

International Paper Company in Selma, AL, is seeking a qualified individual to lead reliability efforts across the mill. Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs, leading predictive maintenance, and supporting facilities preservation tasks.

The ideal candidate must have at least eight years of experience in a paper manufacturing environment, a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and relevant certifications in green/black belt.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering in a paper manufacturing environment required.
• IP ME certification of green or black belt is required.
• Additional lean/six sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability efforts on a mill wide basis.
• Develop equipment inspection programs including routine PM.
• Lead predictive maintenance and performance testing activities.

Skills

Instill safety as a core value

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Category/Shift:

Physical Location:

601 County Rd 78

The Job You Will Perform:

The primary focus for this position is leading reliability efforts on a mill wide basis and in designated areas. These efforts can include:

• Develop equipment inspection programs and efforts including routine PM, tear down inspections, and rebuilds
• Lead Precision maintenance activities and support
• Lead Predictive maintenance and performance testing activities
• Lead Facilities preservation activities including NDT of tanks and pressure vessels, structural inspections and piping inspections
• Provide equipment technical support to operations and maintenance for failure analysis, repair and performance improvements

Management MWS Tasks

• Responsible for Updating Functional Location Equipment Criticalities (annually).
• Improving asset strategies and work with SAP Data Administrator to update the strategies in SAP for sustainability.
• Lead development of integrated action plan for resolving Area Chronic Top 5. Initiate assignments, set completion targets, and update the MWS team (monthly).
• Lead and support RCFA’s for the area and follow-up on action item completion.

Work Planning Tasks

• Support planners by developing technical content for complex work procedures.
• Participate in WO Backlog Reviews (quarterly).
• Communicate priorities of RCFA items and asset strategy work to the MWS team.

Work Coordination and Execution Tasks

• Support QAQC development and application.
• Assist with the management of contract maintenance resources during both scheduled and unscheduled emergency work.

Feedback Systems/ Historical Analysis

• Adjust equipment asset strategies based on feedback from MWS team.
• Present Area Data Reviews to that identify Top 5 Preventable Chronic Failures and develop corrective action plans to resolve them (quarterly). Lead team in development of IAP for resolving Area Chronic Top 5. Initiate assignments, set completion targets, and monitor monthly.

Managing with Execution Metrics

• Review MWS metrics with the MWS team and share intent and purpose. Identify metrics that are off course and out of defined target ranges. Develop an IAP to make corrections. Initiate assignments, set completion targets and monitor (monthly).
• Participate in Area MWS Execution Metrics Review with Mill Management for improvement of MWS Process (monthly).

The Skills You Will Bring:

Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety

Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems

Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels

Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill

Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change

Work effectively alone or within a team

Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

Minimum of eight (8) years experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering in a paper manufacturing environment is required. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required; equivalent practical experience may be considered. IP ME certification of green or black belt is required; additional lean/six sigma certifications a plus.

Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Organizing, Planning, Informing, Influencing, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive For Results, Time Management, Managing Through Systems, Written Communications, Customer Focus, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Peer Relationships, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional/Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Self-Development, Technical Learning

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.

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].

Job Info

• Job Identification 2002711
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 07:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 601 County Road 78, Selma, AL, 36703, US