Reliability Engineer - Papermill Maintenance & Uptime

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

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Reliability Engineer for our paper mill facility to maintain and optimize mechanical equipment critical to production. You will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure safety and compliance across the mill.

You will work with operations, reliability engineering, and procurement to drive reliability improvements, analyze maintenance data in CMMS, and help plan upgrades and new equipment with a focus on uptime and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems, equipment, and components used in papermaking processes.
• Leadership abilities to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Problem-solving skills and systematic troubleshooting approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across departments.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in industrial maintenance, preferably pulp and paper.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted operation of papermaking equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts using root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs using reliability-centered maintenance principles.
• Oversee execution of maintenance tasks: inspections, lubrication, alignment, component replacement with safety and engineering standards.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders, track history, and analyze data for trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, reliability engineering, and procurement on upgrades and reliability initiatives.
• Participate in selection, installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of new equipment and upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Safety regulations

RCM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Reliability Engineer for our paper mill facility to maintain and optimize mechanical equipment critical to production. You will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure safety and compliance across the mill.

You will work with operations, reliability engineering, and procurement to drive reliability improvements, analyze maintenance data in CMMS, and help plan upgrades and new equipment with a focus on uptime and