Lubrication and Hydraulics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

International Paper

• $118K — $183K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • 5-15 years of experience in maintenance and engineering, focusing on rotating equipment reliability, lubrication, and hydraulics; pulp and paper industry experience preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical power-transmission components, bearings, lubricants, and hydraulic systems.
  • Familiarity with reliability systems, root cause failure analysis, and predictive maintenance techniques; experience with SAP-PM is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills, capable of collaborating with all organizational levels.
  • Excellent communication and technical training abilities, adaptable to various teaching environments.
  • Certification in lubrication technology, maintenance, or reliability is preferred, or must be achievable soon.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 75% to support manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to enhance reliability of mechanical equipment and lubrication systems.
  • Analyze reliability and maintenance data to recommend improvements and reduce costs.
  • Execute Reliability System elements focusing on rotating equipment care and repair.
  • Assist with planned and unplanned outages through on-site and remote support.
  • Apply engineering standards to capital projects, ensuring quality in specifications and installations.
  • Collaborate with Global Sourcing to maintain quality standards for lubricants and hydraulic systems.
  • Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer in various instructional settings.
  • Develop reliability standards and mentor facility champions across locations.
  • Lead root cause failure analyses and corrective action plans for equipment issues.
  • Offer 24/7 support to International Paper manufacturing facilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Short-term/Long-term Disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
  • Paid Time Off and Education & Development opportunities, including Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Voluntary Benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets.
  • Leadership training and promotional opportunities.
  • Commitment to employee well-being in a safe and inclusive workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Lubrication and Hydraulics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Pay Rate:

PL range16-18

$118,400 - $183,200

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

Physical Location:

Remote

Extensive domestic travel required (up to 75%)

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to improve the reliability of rotating mechanical equipment, lubrication systems, bearings, hydraulics and related components.
  • Support lubrication and hydraulics asset-management efforts by analyzing reliability, maintenance and operating data, conducting field assessments and recommending improvements that prevent failures and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Support effective execution of the Reliability System elements, with an emphasis on those that impact the care, operation, and precision repair of rotating equipment.
  • Support planned and unplanned outages through on-site and remote engineering assistance.
  • Apply reliability life-cycle knowledge and engineering standards to capital projects, including specifications, Capital Investment Proposals, factory acceptance testing, installation quality and commissioning.
  • Partner with Global Sourcing to support value-added supplier contracts and maintain quality standards for lubricants, lubrication systems and hydraulic systems.
  • Deliver hands-on technical training and transfer knowledge through one-on-one, small-group, classroom and field instruction.
  • Develop and validate reliability standards and best practices, build technical networks across manufacturing locations and mentor facility champions.
  • Lead or support root cause failure analyses and corrective action plans for equipment failures and chronic problems that exceed facility technical capabilities.
  • Provide 24/7 assistance to International Paper manufacturing facilities.


The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
  • 5-15 years of combined maintenance and engineering experience in rotating-equipment reliability, lubrication and hydraulics; pulp and paper industry experience is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of process equipment design, construction and operation, including mechanical power-transmission components, bearings, lubricants and complex hydraulic systems.
  • Working knowledge of reliability systems, root cause failure analysis, predictive maintenance techniques and computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP-PM is preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written, verbal, consulting and technical-training skills, including the ability to teach in classroom and field settings.
  • Recognized certification in lubrication technology, maintenance or reliability is preferred, or must be achievable within a reasonable period.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 75% of the time and provide support to manufacturing facilities as needed.


The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

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