Reliability Engineer

• Interact with all parts of the organization and work hand in hand with operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement effective and strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability goals and objectives, key performance metrics, maintenance cost objectives, and capital projects execution
• Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, identified best practices, and various improvement tools.
• Drive culture of reliability that focuses on systems of MWS, training, and deliberate improvement
• Equipment reliability strategy
• Utilize SAP for both data mining and execution of routine task
• Drive reliable methods and QA/QC
• Support development of 5 year major maintenance and capital plans
• Manage small improvement projects
• Provide reliability oversight of PdM, PM, precision practices/training and facility preservation
• Recommend action based off of PdM findings
• Perform root-cause failure analysis on reliability incidents to identify and correct physical, human, and latent root causes, especially for chronic reliability problems
• Develop and maintain asset criticalities, equipment care strategies, and maintenance policies for all equipment with emphasis on critical equipment
• Provide technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in the manufacturing/reliability process
• Evaluate repair methods, shop audits, use repair vs replace decision making

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

• B.S. in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in maintenance, engineering, or reliability
• 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to lead multiple projects of varying complexity and progress
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work long weekends and long hours on occasion as required
• Competencies:
• Detail and action oriented
• Customer focus
• Drive for results
• Integrity and trust
• Timely decision making
• Listening
• Process management
• Problem solving
• Effective team building
• Managing through systems

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance, At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:
• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF): Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF: Global Cellulose Fibers 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.