Reliability Engineer - Mechanical
About The Position
We have an opening for a Mill Engineer / Reliability at our Filer City, MI mill. The primary function of the Reliability Engineer will be to assist the Reliability and Maintenance Department in the completion of tasks that contribute to the efficient and cost-effective operation of the paper mill. Responsibilities include: Work with reliability and maintenance personnel to maintain and upgrade mill equipment with the intent of reducing unscheduled downtime. Manage daily and shutdown job assignments to insure maintenance and production schedules are met. Manage capital projects, to include work scope and material requirements, budgeting, vendor coordination, supervision, and work schedule. Develop the skills and maintain a working knowledge of the equipment and software for the following areas: predictive maintenance (vibration analysis), thermography, ultrasonic and lubrication analysis Maintain vibration, lubrication, and thermography routes and equipment information. Update existing and/or create new drawings (mechanical, electrical, P&ID's, etc.) for modifications to existing equipment or installation of new equipment. Provide technical support with equipment verification and documentation, develop preventative maintenance manuals, create standard operating procedures (SOP's), and perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations. Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline. Prefer Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Pulp and Paper Science.
- Applicants must have 0 - 3 years' experience in a project, reliability, or maintenance engineering role.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- Candidate must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications to include, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.
- CAD/3-D modeling experience is required, preferably with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
- Ability to learn Emerson AMS vibration and lubrication analysis software.
- Candidate must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving and be capable of working with ambiguity and change.
- The Reliability Engineer must take ownership of his/her work.
- The ability to listen, learn from, and work with mill personnel from both the hourly and salaried groups is a requirement.
- A positive work attitude is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Pulp and Paper Industry experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with reliability and maintenance personnel to maintain and upgrade mill equipment with the intent of reducing unscheduled downtime.
- Manage daily and shutdown job assignments to insure maintenance and production schedules are met.
- Manage capital projects, to include work scope and material requirements, budgeting, vendor coordination, supervision, and work schedule.
- Develop the skills and maintain a working knowledge of the equipment and software for the following areas: predictive maintenance (vibration analysis), thermography, ultrasonic and lubrication analysis
- Maintain vibration, lubrication, and thermography routes and equipment information.
- Update existing and/or create new drawings (mechanical, electrical, P&ID's, etc.) for modifications to existing equipment or installation of new equipment.
- Provide technical support with equipment verification and documentation, develop preventative maintenance manuals, create standard operating procedures (SOP's), and perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations.
- Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Paper Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
