Electrical Reliability Engineer

International Paper

$95K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in manufacturing
  • Minimum three years' engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Experience with Power Distribution and/or Control Systems (e.g., Emerson, Rockwell, Honeywell)
  • Strong skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of the pulp and paper industry is preferred
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Commitment to safety processes and initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to meet reliability and performance objectives
  • Manage engineering projects from scope development to budget management
  • Oversee assigned maintenance projects and training for E&I Maintenance teams
  • Support Electrical Power Distribution Program activities
  • Enhance equipment reliability and compliance with safety/environmental regulations
  • Provide E&I design support for capital projects
  • Coordinate complex job planning for plant shutdowns
  • Monitor effectiveness of predictive and preventative maintenance programs
  • Identify improvement opportunities through failure analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training programs
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Commitment to safety and employee well-being
  • Involvement in innovative engineering projects
Full Job Description
Electrical Reliability Engineer

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:

$95,000 - $125,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

About The Role:

This position supports Global Cellulose Fibers' Columbus Modified Fiber plant (CMF). CMF is a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products.

We have an immediate opening for an Electrical Reliability Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and direct the work of assigned technical associates. They will promote increased performance of machinery and equipment through failure analysis, and report to the Maintenance Manager.

The Electrical Reliability Engineer will:
  • Work with plant operations, maintenance and engineering to implement strategic initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution
  • Responsible for all aspects of project management: scope development, estimating, planning, design, prioritization, scheduling, implementation/construction management and budget management
  • Responsible for assigned Maintenance projects
  • Provide Training support for E&I Maintenance Team members
  • Support the Electrical Power Distribution Program activities
  • Responsible for equipment reliability improvements
  • Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with all environmental and safety requirements
  • Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support for Plant capital projects
  • Support the planning effort of Plant shutdowns to include: complex job planning, job coordination, resource planning and financial management
  • Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs
  • Identify and develop opportunities for improvement and optimization based on failure analysis outcomes


About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of three (3) years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Power Distribution and/or Control Systems (i.e., Emerson, Rockwell, Honeywell) required
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
  • Strong technical foundation in control systems and electrical engineering
  • High level of initiative and motivation
  • Strong communication skills (oral & written)
  • Able to excel with minimum supervision and work independently
  • Desire and ability to work as a team player
  • Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills


Physical Location of Position:

Columbus Modified Fiber Plant

371 Manufacturers Drive

Columbus, MS 39701

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