Mechanical Reliability Engineer (Valdosta Mill)

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in Valdosta, GA. The engineer will be responsible for coordinating reliability programs and providing technical direction to maintenance personnel.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 2-5 years of experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry. Benefits include medical, retirement savings plan, and 11 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent education and experience required.
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, organizing, and completion of mill reliability programs.
• Manage all phases of developing key maintenance programs.
• Work with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking resumes for multiple Mechanical Reliability Engineers in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of mill reliability programs within the area of assigned responsibility. The engineer will help to define and participate in the development of mechanical reliability programs to maintain and improve the reliability of machinery in the mill. This includes providing technical direction, assistance, and solutions to maintenance and operating personnel.

Principle Accountabilities

• Responsible for managing all phases of developing key maintenance programs from conception through final implementation.
• Will work with key maintenance and engineering personnel to support daily, monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outages jobs within the field of electrical maintenance and engineering.
• Some crossover activities to the mechanical maintenance programs will be required to deliver complete programs for all types of equipment.
• Will work with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete electrical or mechanical maintenance projects and programs including necessary training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation and updates, etc.
• Supports the Mill’s goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Focus on electrical equipment reliability.
• Manage equipment tracking and rebuild programs.
• Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Input and update equipment information and documentation.
• Develop equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage area equipment PM and maintenance programs.
• Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages.
• Assist with MS Project timelines for monthly and annual outages.
• Plan and execute capital projects for maintenance replacements of equipment.
• Effectively manage jobs for best result at lowest cost.
• Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
• Solve problems utilizing the mill’s RCFA program.
• Effectively manage contractors for performing jobs.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent education and experience required.
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering in the Pulp & Paper Industry.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Successful completion of a background check, drug screen required, and authorization to work in the U.S. for an unlimited period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow‑up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Pay & Benefits

• PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).