Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

Suzano SA; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Suzano SA is seeking a hands-on Reliability & Maintenance Engineer for our Pine Bluff facility. The role emphasizes ensuring equipment reliability through structured routines and data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proven experience in maintenance or reliability engineering. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of RCM, MFMEA, failure analysis and maintenance performance indicators.
• Familiarity with technical standards (ASME, ASTM, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply RCM, MFMEA, failure analysis to improve asset reliability.
• Monitor and improve MTBF, MTTR and equipment availability indicators.
• Analyze statistical data from process equipment to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Preventive Maintenance

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Production Engineering or related fields

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

About the Role

Suzano is looking for a hands‑on Reliability & Maintenance Engineer to join the lubrication and predictive maintenance teams at our Pine Bluff facility. The role will focus on ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency and technical excellence through structured routines and data‑driven improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and apply RCM, MFMEA, failure analysis to improve asset reliability.
• Create and revise preventive and predictive maintenance plans based on equipment criticality.
• Manage technical inventory of critical spare parts, defining min/max parameters.
• Monitor and improve MTBF, MTTR and equipment availability indicators.
• Analyze statistical data from process equipment to identify trends, failure patterns and improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement control systems and dashboards for predictive monitoring and risk assessment.
• Create and update technical standards, operational routines and maintenance instructions.
• Serve as a technical reference for field teams, promoting training and standardization.
• Conduct benchmarking and technical visits to stay updated on industry technologies.
• Participate in prioritization and implementation of projects per the reliability engineering roadmap, including conceptual studies, capex approvals and implementation of projects.
• Promote 5S practices and help embed a proactive maintenance culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Production Engineering or related fields.
• Proven experience in maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of RCM, MFMEA, failure analysis and maintenance performance indicators.
• Proficiency in ERP systems for maintenance (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python).
• Familiarity with technical standards (ASME, ASTM, ISO).
• Strong skills in technical data analysis and report writing.
• Postgraduate studies or certification in Reliability Engineering is a plus.
• Exposure to pulp & paper, oil & gas, chemicals or steel industrial sectors.

Desired Attributes

• Predictive maintenance mindset: value data, early detection and continuous monitoring.
• Problem solver: digs into root cause, explores new technologies, and implements sustainable solutions.
• Collaborative energy: works closely with maintenance, reliability and operations teams.
• Hands‑on attitude: comfortable with details from oil leaks to vibration signals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Life and AD&D insurance – company‑paid basic coverage with optional plans.
• Disability insurance (short‑term and long‑term).
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, limited‑purpose and dependent care.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal policy.