Reliability Engineer

Enviva•Epes, AL

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About The Position

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for manufacturing process improvements that increase throughput, reduce variation, improve equipment reliability, increase consistency and uptime, and lower costs. The role supports capital project development and implementation, troubleshoots process issues, identifies performance gaps, and develops corrective actions and equipment or process changes. The engineer works with maintenance, Center of Excellence (COE), plant teams, and regional continuous improvement resources to develop solutions that can be applied consistently across the company. The position contributes to plant safety and maintains procedures in accordance with OEMS standards. The work takes place in an industrial setting and may involve outdoor conditions, extreme temperatures, humidity, and noise. The role requires physical activity and adherence to safety procedures and the use of safety equipment. The position is not eligible for visa support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
4–7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the wood or paper industry.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Willingness to respond to after-hours calls about processes and equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Ability and willingness to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
Ability and willingness to follow safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Ability and willingness to lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability and willingness to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Ability and willingness to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with LEAN manufacturing, FMEA, Process Hazards Analysis, and/or Process Control Systems.
Prior experience analyzing, estimating, and planning capital expenditures.
Familiarity with heavy industrial equipment.
Industrial experience in a continuous-flow process or similar industry where work outage planning is required.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned process improvement projects in alignment with site priorities.
Support capital project development and implementation by collecting, developing, and analyzing technical information and data.
Serve as the first point of contact for diagnosing and troubleshooting site process issues.
Implement safety- and process-related corrective actions in alignment with site priorities and the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Develop a thorough understanding of factors and conditions that affect processes, products, and equipment reliability, including environmental impacts.
Identify performance gaps and implement equipment and process changes addressing mechanical and electrical issues.
Create and maintain procedures in accordance with OEMS standards.
Manage simultaneous improvement projects using project management skills.
Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking and focused improvement methods.
Use creative problem-solving approaches to identify ways to improve quality and consistency.
Work with maintenance, COE, and other plant teams to develop solutions that can be applied consistently company-wide.
Contribute to the plant safety program.
Serve as a key contact for Regional CI resources on continuous improvement initiatives.