Reliability Engineer

International Paper Company; Prattville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Prattville Mill at International Paper Company is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to lead the mill's electrical reliability efforts and drive targeted safety and reliability outcomes. You will manage a team, plan maintenance activities, and mentor staff to optimize equipment performance.

Responsibilities include refining drive components, PLC reliability strategies, and predictive maintenance programs, while fostering employee engagement and cross-team collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Pulp and Paper Industry. 5+ years preferred.
• Maintenance or Maintenance Engineering experience; significant experience with EPD (Electrical Power Drives) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mill-wide electrical reliability efforts to improve safety and reliability.
• Direct elements of the Prattville Electrical Reliability Team and plan timely repairs.
• Develop spare parts strategies, upgrade legacy systems, and train personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPD (Electrical Power Drives)

Job description

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 Prattville Mill is currently seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer. The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines.The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, finished products, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Maintenance group and reports to the Mill Reliability Leader.

The Job You Will Perform

This position is responsible for leading and directing elements of the Prattville Electrical Reliability Team. The successful candidate will be expected to manage in a goal-oriented environment to deliver targeted results in the areas of safety, employee engagement, and Reliability Excellence.

The primary focus for this position is leading mill-wide electrical reliability efforts centered around:

• Electrical drive components (VSD both AC & DC, and Starter Switchgear)
• PLC reliability with regard to spare parts strategy, legacy system upgrade strategy, E/I troubleshooting and programming skills development.
• Leading precision Electrical and Instrumentation efforts, such as infrared and ultrasonic predictive strategies.
• Conduct training for QEP (Qualified Electrical Personnel) and non-QEP employees and other EPD topics as required to sustain compliance.

This position leads efforts in maintaining and troubleshooting problems with mill-wide equipment and systems and will establish root cause of failures. The expectation is to provide ongoing improvements in mill-wide reliability. The incumbent must provide effective planning to achieve timely repairs. The successful candidate will conduct 1-1s with employees (as required) to provide guidance and development.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Pulp and Paper Industry. 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Maintenance or Maintenance Engineering experience; significant experience with EPD (Electrical Power Drives) preferred.
• Must have strong leadership skills and proven track record of improving employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, set expectations, build effective teams, drive for results, measure work and hold teams and individuals accountable.

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 and promotional opportunities within a global company

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 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’reProud 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.