Reliability Engineer - Asset Uptime & RCPE Lead

Domtar; Hawesville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar Hawesville, Kentucky is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead asset reliability strategies, reduce downtime, and extend asset life in a demanding pulp and paper environment. This full-time role collaborates with maintenance, operations, and engineering to implement predictive and preventive programs, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement.

The position requires hands-on leadership, strong technical expertise, and a proactive problem-solving approach to maximize safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCFA, CMMS systems, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.
• Champion RCPE and FMEA to proactively address equipment failures.
• Manage condition-based monitoring programs including vibration, infrared, oil analysis, and ultrasound technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

RCM

Job description

Domtar Hawesville, Kentucky is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead asset reliability strategies, reduce downtime, and extend asset life in a demanding pulp and paper environment. This full-time role collaborates with maintenance, operations, and engineering to implement predictive and preventive programs, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement.

The position requires hands-on leadership, strong technical expertise, and a proactive problem-solving approach to maximize safety,