Reliability Engineer & Leader - Predictive Maintenance

Sappi; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi in Minnesota seeks a Reliability Engineer/Supervisor to lead predictive and preventive maintenance for mill assets, using vibration analysis, lubrication management and NDT to improve asset health. You’ll drive data-backed decisions to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

You will collaborate across operations, engineering and procurement, coaching teams to adopt reliability tools and methodologies while ensuring compliance and safety at the site.

Qualifications

• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance activities to maximize asset reliability.
• Interpret data trends to identify risks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Collaborate across operations, engineering, procurement, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead predictive and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
• Apply advanced vibration analysis, motor spectral analysis, and other NDT methods to assess asset condition.
• Interpret data trends to identify risks, troubleshoot equipment issues, and make proactive recommendations.
• Champion reliability improvement initiatives, including RCFA, FMEA, work management best practices, and improved KPI utilization.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, procurement, and maintenance teams to drive alignment and deliver results.
• Guide, coach, and influence others in the adoption of reliability tools, technologies, and processes.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Lubrication management

NDT methods

Infrared thermography

Predictive maintenance

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sappi in Minnesota seeks a Reliability Engineer/Supervisor to lead predictive and preventive maintenance for mill assets, using vibration analysis, lubrication management and NDT to improve asset health. You’ll drive data-backed decisions to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

You will collaborate across operations, engineering and procurement, coaching teams to adopt reliability tools and methodologies while ensuring compliance and safety at the site.