Engineer, Reliability

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Engineer, Reliability . This job is full-time permanent.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and implement improvements in process and equipment reliability by working closely with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Maintaining key reliability processes in accordance with the One Domtar standards.
• Work with maintenance, engineering and operations personnel to support daily, monthly and annual scheduled maintenance outages within the field of reliability maintenance and engineering.
• Work with mechanical maintenance and operations personnel to complete mechanical maintenance projects and preventive/predictive maintenance checklists and standards.
• Support the mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Utilize predictive and preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Input and update equipment information and documentation.
• Develop equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage area equipment PM and maintenance programs.
• Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
• Solve problems utilizing the mill's RCFA program.
• Effectively manage contractors for job performance.

This description is a summary of the position and not all-inclusive of responsibilities. It is subject to change over time.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• 2-5 years' experience in mechanical/reliability maintenance.
• Experience in predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, tribology, etc.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Proven knowledge of reliability systems, methods, and processes.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Pulp & Paper industry experience.
• Experience in RCM or FMEA
• SAP experience
• MLT1 certified or greater
• Certified in predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with DMSI MAINTelligence or other route-based software tool.

Desired Aptitudes:

• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow-up skills. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).


Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.


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