Reliability Engineer (Epes)

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Reliability Engineer is responsible for manufacturing process improvements that drive new performance levels by improving throughput and reducing variation, improve reliability of the equipment and generate more consistency and uptime at a reduce cost.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned process improvement projects in alignment with site priorities
Support capital project development and implementation through collecting, developing and analyzing technical information and data
Serve as first point of contact for diagnosing and troubleshooting site process related issues
Implement corrective actions related to safety and process in alignment with site priorities and in accordance with Management of Change (MOC) process
Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes, product, and equipment reliability (including environmental impacts).
Identify performance gaps and implement equipment and process changes for mechanical and electrical issues.
Create and maintain procedures in accordance with OEMS standards.
Utilize project management skills to manage simultaneous improvement projects
Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods.
Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to improve quality and consistency.
Work closely with the maintenance, COE, and other plant teams to create solutions that can be applied consistently company wide.
Contribute to the plant safety program.
Key contact with Regional CI resources on continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering
3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in wood or paper industry
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines; willingness to respond to after hour calls regarding processes and equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
Prior experience with LEAN manufacturing, FMEA, Process Hazards Analysis and/or Process Control Systems
Prior experience in analyzing, estimating, and planning capital expenditures
Familiarity with heavy industrial equipment
Industrial experience in continuous flow process or similar industry where work outage planning is required

Working Conditions
Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
Physical Requirements
Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.