Reliability Specialist/Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

PCA, a Fortune 500 packaging company, seeks a maintenance engineer to provide engineering services to the maintenance and operating teams, drive equipment reliability, and maintain safe work practices in our mill.

The candidate should have a BS in mechanical engineering with 2–3 years in industrial manufacturing (pulp and paper preferred), strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering with 2–3 years' industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience in pulp and paper preferred.
• Strong organizational and detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to maintenance and operating personnel to resolve maintenance, technical, and equipment reliability issues.
• Establish and maintain safe work practices and environment.
• Schedule and supervise mill and contract workers.
• Evaluate performance of hourly personnel under supervision.
• Maintain equipment files and databases.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with peers to maintain equipment and meet uptime goals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Computer skills

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 stride 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