Electrical Reliability Engineer - EPD

International Paper • Columbus, MS

75d • $106,700 - $137,000

About The Position

This position supports International Paper's Columbus Mill (CCF), located in Columbus, Mississippi. CCF is a vital part of International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers Business. We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products. This position reports to the Plant Electrical Superintendent and is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and directing the work of assigned technical associates to promote increased performance and reliability of machinery and equipment through failure analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 - 10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Power Distribution experience required.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ETAP power system modeling software is preferred.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Proven commitment to safety and safety processes.
• Strong technical foundation in electrical engineering.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written).
• Able to work independently and excel with minimum supervision.
• Desire and ability to work as a team player.
• Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ETAP power system modeling software.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results. Safety Certification in IP system required.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution.
• Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, IP best practices, FMEA, and RCFA.
• RCFA facilitation by leading a group to quickly and thoroughly identify and solve latent causes.
• Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with NFPA 70E safety requirements.
• Responsible for all aspects of asset management for Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) equipment.
• Actively participate in monthly IP EPD best practice calls.
• Maintains current gap analysis against GMS requirements.
• Provide EPD outage support for IP CMF mill and other IP mills as needed.
• Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support to the maintenance department and capital engineering department.
• Support factory acceptance testing of EPD equipment.
• Provides technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for management of mill infrared and ultrasonic inspections and corrective action planning of power distribution equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining (5) Capital plan for EPD equipment.
• Responsible for electrical transformer oil analysis testing program.
• Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.
• Rotate with other leaders to provide electrical Weekend Duty support.

Benefits

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays.
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program.
• Medical & Dental.
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement).
• Life & Disability Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree