Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Mill Asset Uptime

International Paper; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 108,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

International Paper seeks a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer at its Redwood, MS facility. You will lead maintenance and reliability improvements to eliminate downtime and extend asset life, reporting to the Mill Reliability Leader in the Maintenance and Engineering group.

Strong communication with maintenance, operations, and management is essential. The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and systematic problem solving.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering with 10+ years of experience in a maintenance/reliability function is required.
• Non-degreed candidates with significant experience in a related function will also be considered.
• Pulp/Paper mill experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead for 15 hrs of CADT for the mill and ensure safe operations.
• Lead RCFA’s for mechanical downtime around the mill.
• Lead Mechanical Reliability Team and coordinate maintenance efforts.
• Provide troubleshooting support across the mill and be available for call outs.
• Develop systems to eliminate CADT and improve maintenance standards for sustainability.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

International Paper seeks a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer at its Redwood, MS facility. You will lead maintenance and reliability improvements to eliminate downtime and extend asset life, reporting to the Mill Reliability Leader in the Maintenance and Engineering group.

Strong communication with maintenance, operations, and management is essential. The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and systematic problem solving.