Mechanical Reliability Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer works in the Mill’s Maintenance and Engineering group and reports directly to the mechanical reliability leader. Reliability engineering at Vicksburg combines maintenance engineering with process engineering to address downtime liabilities across production systems. The role focuses on sustainable improvements to critical manufacturing systems and includes secondary departmental assignments. The position level may range from 13 to 15, commensurate with experience. The engineer works with operating and maintenance leaders to eliminate chronic problems and support high-priority area objectives. The role requires effective interaction with employees at all organizational levels, from maintenance craftsmen and operators through mill and corporate management. Reliability engineering assignments have a direct impact on mill performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering and 5–7+ years of experience in a maintenance or reliability function; non-degreed candidates with significant experience in a related function will also be considered.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Pulp and paper mill experience.
- Experience with precision practices.
- Knowledge of equipment care strategies.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing.
- Experience with root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
- Knowledge of FMEA.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with CMMS systems; SAP is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work safely in an industrial environment.
- Eliminate unscheduled maintenance downtime.
- Manage asset criticalities, equipment care strategies, and maintenance policies to prevent failures.
- Resolve chronic problems using root cause failure analysis or other structured problem-solving techniques.
- Lead step-change improvements in key focus areas critical to the mill’s success.
- Influence maintenance activities to achieve reliability targets and increase asset life.
- Improve reliability systems and behaviors.
- Champion elements of reliability systems throughout the mill, potentially including cranes, jackshafts, and other equipment.
- Work closely with operating and maintenance leaders to address chronic problems and support high-priority area objectives.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the company’s short-term incentive plan.
- Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
