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Domtar

Reliability Superintendent

Hawesville, KY · On-site

Reliability Superintendent 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 ...

Domtar

Reliability Superintendent

Hawesville, KY · On-site

Reliability Superintendent 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 ...

Westrock

Mgr II, Reliability Eng

Fernandina Beach, FL · On-site

Keywords: reliability manager, reliability area manager, reliability leader, mill reliability leader, site reliability leader, Reliability, reliability superintendent, mechanical reliability ...

RimePro Inc

Superintendent

Niagara Falls, NY · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Position Overview The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily field operations and ... reliability. * Support BIM/VDC coordination efforts by working with project teams to resolve ...

CERES

Equipment Superintendent

Houston, TX · On-site

Equipment Superintendent - CERES EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT Location: Houston, TX Requisition ID: Job ... The position's main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor ...

Greenrise Technologies

Superintendent

Nashville, TN · On-site

... based on reliability and strong performance. We seek positive individuals that enjoy working ... The Superintendent will work closely with the project manager, vice president, sales team ...

Fulcrum Careers

Field Superintendent

Haskell, TX · On-site

Fulcrum Reliability Systems is looking for an experienced Field Superintendent to coordinate and manage all on-site activities. Field Superintendents work with project teams and office departments to ...

Konik

Electrical Superintendent

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$38 - $42/hr

... for its reliability and craftsmanship. Electrical Superintendent Responsibilities: * Provide ... overall field leadership for commercial and industrial electrical projects, driving execution from ...

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How much do reliability superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability superintendent in the United States is $117,488.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Reliability Superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Reliability Superintendent, you need a strong background in engineering or maintenance management, extensive experience in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and often a relevant degree or certification such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional). Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), predictive maintenance tools, and root cause analysis methodologies is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for driving continuous improvement and leading cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for maximizing equipment uptime, optimizing asset performance, and ensuring operational efficiency in industrial environments.

What are some of the main challenges a Reliability Superintendent faces when implementing new maintenance strategies?

Reliability Superintendents often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from maintenance teams, aligning cross-departmental priorities, and ensuring that new strategies are both cost-effective and sustainable. Successfully implementing new maintenance practices requires strong communication skills to educate staff, robust data analysis to justify changes, and close collaboration with operations, engineering, and procurement teams. Overcoming these hurdles is essential to drive long-term reliability improvements and reduce unplanned downtime.

What does a Reliability Superintendent do?

A Reliability Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and improving the reliability and performance of equipment and systems within an industrial or manufacturing facility. They lead teams that analyze failures, develop maintenance strategies, and implement best practices to reduce downtime and extend asset life. Their role involves coordinating preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. By optimizing processes and equipment reliability, they help the organization achieve operational efficiency and cost savings.

What is the difference between Reliability Superintendent vs Maintenance Supervisor?

AspectReliability SuperintendentMaintenance Supervisor
CredentialsEngineering degree or technical certification, reliability-focused trainingTrade certifications, technical or vocational training
Work EnvironmentOversees reliability programs across multiple teams, strategic planningManages daily maintenance activities, team supervision
Industry UsageCommon in industries like oil & gas, power, manufacturingCommon in manufacturing, facilities management

The Reliability Superintendent focuses on developing and implementing strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime, often overseeing reliability engineers. The Maintenance Supervisor manages daily maintenance tasks and supervises technicians. While both roles require technical knowledge, the Reliability Superintendent has a broader, strategic focus on reliability programs, whereas the Maintenance Supervisor concentrates on operational maintenance activities.

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Reliability Superintendent

Reliability Superintendent

Domtar

Hawesville, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Domtar rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 512 rated manufacturers

Job description

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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Reliability Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.
Job Title: Reliability Superintendent
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.
The location in Hawesville, KY, is seeking talent to fill the position of Reliability Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.
The Reliability Superintendent's responsibility is to maintain and improve the reliability of our manufacturing operations by eliminating production failures from our process and increasing the life of our assets. They will also partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, purchasing and mill leaders to realize improved reliability in all process areas. The ideal candidate has built effective, trusting business relationships and successfully executed on action plans through servant leadership partnerships in a continuous manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Lead a group of Reliability Engineers to Develop, implement, and own strategies that will improve current maintenance practices and processes driving better equipment uptime, lower repair costs, and lower material inventory levels/costs.
  • Identify & implement improvements in process & equipment reliability across the Mill by working closely with operations & maintenance personnel.
  • Provide maintenance engineering, technical assistance & reliability leadership/support.
  • Serve as a key interface for Reliability improvement by reviewing equipment history & performing failure cause analysis.
  • Review existing preventive maintenance processes for value to the maintenance effort & propose changes as necessary to improve the reliability of the assets.
  • Guide efforts to maintain and/or improve the reliability of plant equipment and processes.
  • Define, develop, administer, and refine the equipment asset care, condition monitoring and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Execute an outage strategy to perform annual maintenance and increase equipment reliability.
  • Review and follow-up on equipment failures, utilizing root cause failure analysis, and offering solutions and own corrective action to prevent future failures.
  • Integrate reliability-centered maintenance, risk-based inspections, equipment condition monitoring, root cause analysis, critical spare parts management and other reliability best practices in normal day-to-day activities.
  • Provide technical expertise for the analysis, development and evaluation of new maintenance technologies and equipment, and fully utilize all existing technology.
  • Serve as a resource for operators and maintenance to learn and understand more about maintenance processes and their related systems and strategies.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement within processes, equipment/controls, environmental/safety areas, employee work environment, costs, quality, etc.
  • Develop optimization/improvement strategies based on systems analysis and performance metrics.
  • Track cost savings associated with Continuous Improvement efforts.

Key Skills:
  • Passionate about Reliability with a strong desire to improve the mill performance.
  • Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill.
  • High degree of collaboration with both Maintenance and Operations personnel.
  • Working knowledge of Planning and Scheduling Standards.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and time management skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task
  • Analytical, critical thinking and proven problem-solving skills
  • Be highly motivated, innovative and results-oriented
  • The ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Advanced experience, knowledge and understanding of safe work practices

Required Professional Experience/Qualifications:
  • BS Degree or Technologist in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years working in an industrial environment
  • The ability to influence operations to ensure proper operation of equipment, basic care, and early identification of problems.
  • Experience in utilizing reliability systems, methods and processes
  • Knowledgeable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System or ability to learn
  • Willingness to work extended hours to support plant outages
  • Strong knowledge of work process flow.
  • Proven track record of implementing successful reliability practices in a mill environment.

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.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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