Mechanical Reliability Engineer

International Paper; Valliant (OK); On-site; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

International Paper seeks a Mechanical Reliability Engineer for the Valliant Mill in Oklahoma. You will lead maintenance strategy improvements and reliability initiatives across critical equipment.

The role collaborates with the Mechanical Reliability Engineering Manager and Capital teams to apply RCM, RCFA, CADT, and PdM programs, while supporting outages and equipment start-ups. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience; willingness to work weekends and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Certifications/endorsements for tank and pressure vessel inspection appreciated.
• Strong written and oral communication, problem-solving and time management.
• Proficient with CAD tools including AutoCAD, Inventor and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Improve maintenance strategies and overall equipment reliability using RCM and IP GMS.
• Assist Mill Teams with the implementation and sustainment of Reliability systems.
• Improve reliability by executing PCF's, RCFA's, and CADT events.
• Develop, execute, and sustain Reliability Deliberate Improvement Projects.
• Schedule and coordinate outage related efforts and start-up of equipment.
• Plan and execute inspection/repairs of tanks, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment.
• Assist Capital Team with development and implementation of Capital projects.
• Lead and participate in RCFA to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and refine asset maintenance strategies to prevent failures and downtime.
• Lead PdM activities in area and integrate with Operations.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Written and Oral Communication

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

AutoCAD

Inventor

Finite Element Analysis

P&IDs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Finite Element Analysis

P&IDs

Job description

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Valliant Mill

Salary Range ($89,000-$118,600) - Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills, and abilities, will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short–term incentive plan.

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer reports to the Mechanical Reliability Engineering Manager at the Valliant Mill. The Valliant mill is a 5,000+ ton per day containerboard mill with 3 paper machines, 3 continuous digesters, 3 secondary fiber plants and a utilities/chemical recovery complex. It currently operates with over 400+ mill employees, 170+ contract maintenance employees, and 150+ other contractors in a results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)

• Improve maintenance strategies/efficiencies, and overall equipment reliability, through the use of RCM and IP GMS methodologies.
• Assist Mill Teams with the implementation and sustaining of Reliability systems.
• Improve Reliability of equipment in area through execution of Action Items from Preventable Chronic Failures (PCF's), RCFA's, and Constrained Area Down Time (CADT) events
• Develop, execute, and sustain Reliability Deliberate Improvement Projects
• Schedule and coordinate outage related efforts and start-up of equipment in area
• Plan and execute inspection/repairs of tanks, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment
• Assist Capital Team with development and implementation of Capital projects in area
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to ensure the root causes are identified and corrective actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence
• Develop and continuously refine asset maintenance strategies to prevent equipment failures and eliminate unscheduled equipment downtime
• Audit execution of Equipment Care (EC) systems to ensure compliance and provide mechanism to "Check and Adjust"
• Lead Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities in designated area as a PdM advocate
• Be accountable for ensuring that PdM program for area is adequately integrated with Operations and sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of work experience
• Certifications/endorsements for tank and pressure vessel inspection a plus
• Possess good skills in written and oral communication, problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, INVENTOR, Finite Element Analysis, P&IDs, etc).
• Ability to excel with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Willing to work weekend duty on a rotating basis.
• Willing to work overtime or odd hours as required to meet goals, support operations during abnormal conditions, or to correct malfunctioning control systems or strategies.

Key Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Informing
• Customer Focus
• Organizing
• Planning
• Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Problem-Solving

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

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

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].