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An Electrical Reliability Engineer ensures the reliability and performance of electrical systems in industrial or manufacturing settings. They analyze failure data, implement predictive maintenance strategies, and develop reliability improvement plans. Their role includes conducting root cause analysis, optimizing electrical assets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By proactively identifying risks and improving system efficiency, they help prevent unplanned downtime and maintain operational safety.

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To thrive as an Electrical Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering principles, failure analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance, often supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with reliability analysis tools like FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability modeling software, and certification such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams help you stand out. These skills ensure the effective identification and resolution of electrical system issues, maximizing equipment uptime and maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

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Electrical Reliability Engineers often face challenges such as diagnosing intermittent electrical failures, implementing proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unplanned downtime, and balancing immediate repair needs with long-term reliability improvements. They may also need to collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to gather data, validate root cause findings, and ensure solutions are sustainable. Adapting to rapidly changing plant conditions and keeping up with new technologies are common aspects of the role. By approaching challenges methodically and communicating clearly with cross-functional teams, Electrical Reliability Engineers play a critical role in driving continuous improvement in equipment performance.

Are electrical reliability engineers in demand?

Electrical reliability engineers are in high demand across industries such as energy, manufacturing, and utilities due to the need for maintaining and improving electrical system performance. They often require skills in troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and familiarity with industry standards, with job growth driven by infrastructure upgrades and technological advancements.
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Electrical Reliability Engineer

Selma, AL • On-site


International Paper Company
Paper Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 296 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

326th of 545 rated manufacturers

Good employer

Paid breaks

Respectful managers


$101K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Position Title:
Electrical Reliability Engineer
Pay Rate:
$101,000-$148,100
Multiple 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 78
Selma, Al
Position 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 rebuilds
  • Managing reliability/maintenance improvement projects
  • Leading Precision maintenance activities and support
  • Leading Predictive maintenance and performance testing activities
  • Leading Facilities preservation activities including NDT of tanks and pressure vessels, structural inspections and piping inspections
  • Leading Precision Lubrication effort
  • Providing equipment technical support to operations and maintenance for failure analysis, repair and performance improvements

Management MWS Tasks
  • Responsible 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 Tasks
  • Support 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 Tasks
  • Support 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 Metrics
  • Review 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 safety
  • Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems
  • Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels
  • Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill
  • Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
  • Work effectively alone or within a team
  • Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
  • Minimum 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 Learning

About Us
The 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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About International Paper

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International Paper is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion.

Industry

Paper manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Memphis, TN, US

Year founded

1898


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