Reliability Engineer

International Paper • Prattville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prattville Mill is currently seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer. The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, finished products, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Maintenance group and reports to the Mill Reliability Leader. This position is responsible for leading and directing elements of the Prattville Electrical Reliability Team. The successful candidate will be expected to manage in a goal-oriented environment to deliver targeted results in the areas of safety, employee engagement, and Reliability Excellence. The primary focus for this position is leading mill-wide electrical reliability efforts centered around: Electrical drive components (VSD both AC & DC, and Starter Switchgear) PLC reliability with regard to spare parts strategy, legacy system upgrade strategy, E/I troubleshooting and programming skills development. Leading precision Electrical and Instrumentation efforts, such as infrared and ultrasonic predictive strategies. Conduct training for QEP (Qualified Electrical Personnel) and non-QEP employees and other EPD topics as required to sustain compliance. This position leads efforts in maintaining and troubleshooting problems with mill-wide equipment and systems and will establish root cause of failures. The expectation is to provide ongoing improvements in mill-wide reliability. The incumbent must provide effective planning to achieve timely repairs. The successful candidate will conduct 1-1s with employees (as required) to provide guidance and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Pulp and Paper Industry.
• Maintenance or Maintenance Engineering experience; significant experience with EPD (Electrical Power Drives) preferred.
• Must have strong leadership skills and proven track record of improving employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, set expectations, build effective teams, drive for results, measure work and hold teams and individuals accountable.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Maintenance or Maintenance Engineering experience; significant experience with EPD (Electrical Power Drives) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading mill-wide electrical reliability efforts centered around: Electrical drive components (VSD both AC & DC, and Starter Switchgear)
• PLC reliability with regard to spare parts strategy, legacy system upgrade strategy, E/I troubleshooting and programming skills development.
• Leading precision Electrical and Instrumentation efforts, such as infrared and ultrasonic predictive strategies.
• Conduct training for QEP (Qualified Electrical Personnel) and non-QEP employees and other EPD topics as required to sustain compliance.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting problems with mill-wide equipment and systems and will establish root cause of failures.
• Provide ongoing improvements in mill-wide reliability.
• Provide effective planning to achieve timely repairs.
• Conduct 1-1s with employees (as required) to provide guidance and development.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees