Reliability & Maintenance Engineer - Paper Mill

Biorigin-Specialty-Products; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings account

Paid time off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

BiOrigin Specialty Products in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime at our paper mill. You will plan preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering, and support capital projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years in maintenance planning and reliability, plus CMMS experience (I-Maintenance), and strong Excel/AutoCAD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three to five years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment; paper industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
• Experience with a maintenance management system; I-Maintenance experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work based on safety, equipment criticality, production needs, and available resources.
• Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• All candidates must pass pre-employment screening, drug screen, physical and criminal background screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Plan and prioritize daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities in partnership with Maintenance and Operations leadership.
• Develop clear maintenance plans, work scopes, and job packages to ensure technicians have the parts, tools, and information needed to complete work efficiently.
• Use the CMMS system to manage maintenance scheduling, preventive maintenance, inspections, and work orders.
• Analyze equipment performance and maintenance history to identify recurring failures, excessive maintenance costs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), spare parts requirements, and repair strategies to improve equipment availability and maintainability.
• Apply engineering, reliability, and problem-solving principles to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Engineering

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

I-Maintenance

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

BiOrigin Specialty Products in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime at our paper mill. You will plan preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering, and support capital projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years in maintenance planning and reliability, plus CMMS experience (I-Maintenance), and strong Excel/AutoCAD skills.