Senior Mechanical Reliability Lead - Pulp & Paper

International Paper; Pine Hill (AL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Pine Hill, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead safety, develop maintenance strategies, and apply predictive and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable, safe operations at the Pine Hill Mill.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in a pulp and paper setting, with strong communication and project-management skills. You will collaborate with maintenance teams to reduce failures and support capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience at a Pulp & Paper facility; maintenance experience is a plus.
• Good process knowledge and equipment familiarity.
• Utilities and boiler maintenance experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety in all aspects of the reliability engineering role.
• Own maintenance strategy for the area; develop PM routes.
• Implement predictive maintenance using PdM tools.
• Develop and refine critical mechanical PMs with maintenance teams.
• Champion asset class management to extend equipment life.
• Facilitate RCFA to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Support cost savings goals and capital planning participation.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

RCFA analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SAP PM

Job description

International Paper in Pine Hill, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead safety, develop maintenance strategies, and apply predictive and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable, safe operations at the Pine Hill Mill.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in a pulp and paper setting, with strong communication and project-management skills. You will collaborate with maintenance teams to reduce failures and support capital projects.