Reliability Specialist/Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

Packaging Corporation of America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 86,400 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with employer matching contributions

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Jackson, Alabama is seeking an engineer to provide maintenance and technical support in their industrial setting. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in mechanical or metallurgical engineering and 2-3 years of experience, preferably in pulp and paper manufacturing. Responsibilities include supervising employees, ensuring safety standards, and developing maintenance procedures. The position offers a salary between $86,400 and $108,000, along with various benefits including paid vacation, medical coverage, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in pulp and paper.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills are required.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to maintenance and operating personnel.
• Establish and maintain safe work practices.
• Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees.
• Evaluate performance of hourly personnel.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

BS degree in mechanical or metallurgical engineering

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

Responsibilities

Provide engineering services to maintenance and operating department personnel as required to resolve maintenance, technical, and equipment reliability issues. Establish and maintain safe work practices and safe work environment for coworkers and employees. Ensure that mill rules are enforced and that company policies are followed. Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees as required. Evaluate performance of hourly personnel under their supervision. Ensure that equipment files and database are maintained properly. Understand equipment operation and function as required to determine preventive and predictive maintenance needs. Develop preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance procedures as required to insure equipment availability. Work with peers to effectively maintain equipment to achieve uptime goals as set by the department.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in mechanical or metallurgical engineering with 2-3 years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; pulp and paper experience preferred. Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow up skills. Demonstrated skills in setting priorities and delegating, analytical problem solving, and facilitating in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to function and contribute within a team environment. Computer skills required. Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $86,400 - $108,000.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer