Reliability Engineer

Job Title

Maximize Equipment Uptime and Operational Efficiency

Job Description

The primary role of this position is to focus on maximizing equipment uptime and operational efficiency across the mill's high-speed production lines. Working directly with millwrights, maintenance planners, and plant operators, this position tracks downtime data and conducts root cause failure analyses (RCA) to eliminate chronic machinery breakdowns. Day-to-day responsibilities center on predictive and preventive maintenance programs—such as routine vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and lubrication monitoring—applied to critical heavy assets like debarkers, high-speed trimmers, planers, sorters, and drying kilns. The incumbent will also work to optimize spare parts inventory and engineer continuous equipment upgrades, working in close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors and Production Manager.

What We Offer

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

401k with 5% Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Reimbursement Accounts

Relocation Reimbursement

Annual Uniform Credit

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Programs

In-house professional certifications and training courses

Responsibilities

Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Lead root cause failure analysis (RCA) and FMEA investigations

Drive equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

Analyze maintenance and operational data to improve asset performance

Implement vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication, and condition monitoring programs

Partner closely with operations and maintenance teams on reliability improvements

Support major shutdowns, overhauls, and capital projects

Develop KPI reporting and reliability metrics

Mentor technicians and promote reliability best practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred

3+ years of reliability, maintenance, engineering, or asset management experience

Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, chemical processing, power generation, mining, metals, pulp and paper, wood products or similar environments

Knowledge of RCA, RCM, FMEA, TPM, or predictive maintenance methodologies

Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Infor

Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and communication skills

Willingness to spend significant time in the field alongside maintenance teams

CMRP or CRE certification preferred

Experience with vibration analysis or other predictive maintenance technologies preferred

Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma exposure preferred

Job Info

Job Identification 12208

Job Category Engineering & Science

Posting Date 09/16/2026, 07:02 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 1218 Portage Road, Nashville Plantation, ME, 04732, US