Electrical Reliability Engineer

Position Title: Electrical Reliability EngineerPay Rate: $101,000-$148,100Multiple 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: 601 County Rd 78Selma, AlPosition Scope:This position is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of our manufacturing operations by eliminating production limiting failures from our process and increasing the life of our assets. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of our manufacturing operations by eliminating production limiting failures from our process and increasing the life of our assets. The successful candidate will be expected to perform in a goal-oriented environment to deliver targeted results in the areas of safety, employee engagement, and Reliability Excellence. 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 by improving and sustaining the maintenance systems and programs. The incumbent must provide effective planning to achieve timely repairs. The successful candidate will conduct 1-1s with employees to provide guidance and development.The Job You Will Perform: The primary focus for this position is leading reliability efforts on a mill wide basis and in designated areas. These efforts can include:Developing equipment inspection programs and efforts including routine PM, tear down inspections, and rebuildsManaging reliability/maintenance improvement projectsLeading Precision maintenance activities and supportLeading Predictive maintenance and performance testing activitiesLeading Facilities preservation activities including NDT of tanks and pressure vessels, structural inspections and piping inspectionsLeading Precision Lubrication effortProviding equipment technical support to operations and maintenance for failure analysis, repair and performance improvementsManagement MWS TasksResponsible for Updating Functional Location Equipment Criticalities (annually).Improving asset strategies and work with SAP Data Administrator to update the strategies in SAP for sustainability.Lead development of integrated action plan for resolving Area Chronic Top 5. Initiate assignments, set completion targets, and update the MWS team (monthly).Lead and support RCFA’s for the area and follow-up on action item completion.Work Planning TasksSupport planners by developing technical content for complex work procedures. Participate in WO Backlog Reviews (quarterly). Work Scheduling Tasks (Weekly)Communicate priorities of RCFA items and asset strategy work to the MWS team. Work Coordination and Execution TasksSupport QAQC development and application.Assist with the management of contract maintenance resources during both scheduled and unscheduled emergency work.Feedback Systems/ Historical Analysis Adjust equipment asset strategies based on feedback from MWS team.Present Area Data Reviews to that identify Top 5 Preventable Chronic Failures and develop corrective action plans to resolve them (quarterly). Lead team in development of IAP for resolving Area Chronic Top 5. Initiate assignments, set completion targets, and monitor monthly. Managing with Execution MetricsReview MWS metrics with the MWS team and share intent and purpose. Identify metrics that are off course and out of defined target ranges. Develop an IAP to make corrections. Initiate assignments, set completion targets and monitor (monthly).Participate in Area MWS Execution Metrics Review with Mill Management for improvement of MWS Process (monthly).The Skills You Will Bring: Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safetyQuickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systemsUtilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levelsApproach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and millUtilize the International Paper Change Process to drive changeWork effectively alone or within a teamUtilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectivelyMinimum of eight (8) years’ experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering in a paper manufacturing environment is required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required; equivalent practical experience may be considered. IP ME certification of green or black belt is required; additional lean/six sigma certifications a plus.Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Organizing, Planning, Informing, Influencing, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive For Results, Time Management, Managing Through Systems, Written Communications, Customer Focus, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Peer Relationships, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional/Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Self-Development, Technical LearningThe 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.The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Full timePosting Date: 2026-06-10