Electrical Reliability EngineerThe Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of electrical assets across the Pensacola Mill. This position provides technical leadership and engineering support to maintenance, operations, and capital project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of mill equipment. The engineer plays a critical role in driving reliability improvements, reducing downtime, optimizing maintenance strategies, and supporting asset lifecycle management.This position operates in an industrial pulp and paper manufacturing environment and requires regular field interaction with production and maintenance teams.
The role includes exposure to operating equipment, maintenance activities, and occasionally off-hours support during critical equipment outages or reliability events.Safety & CompliancePromote and support a strong safety culture.Ensure compliance with corporate safety policies and regulatory requirements.Participate in electrical safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations.Support NFPA 70E, OSHA, and mill electrical safety practices.Reliability ImprovementLead efforts to improve the reliability and performance of electrical systems and equipment.Analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.Develop and execute reliability improvement plans for critical assets.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.Facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and track corrective actions to completion.Asset ManagementMaintain and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.Establish and monitor key reliability metrics, including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), equipment availability, and maintenance cost performance.Develop asset strategies for motors, drives, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, power distribution systems, and process control equipment.Support long-term capital planning through equipment condition assessments and lifecycle analysis.Predictive & Preventive MaintenanceUtilize predictive maintenance technologies including:Infrared thermographyElectrical testing and diagnosticsMotor circuit analysisPower quality analysisOnline monitoring systemsReview and optimize PM/PdM tasks within the mill maintenance management system.Partner with maintenance planners and supervisors to ensure effective execution of reliability programs.Power Distribution & Electrical SystemsProvide technical expertise for medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and mill safety requirements.Support electrical system studies including:Arc flash analysisCoordination studiesLoad flow analysisShort-circuit studiesAssist in troubleshooting complex electrical and control system issues.Capital Projects & Engineering SupportSupport mill capital projects from concept through startup.Develop technical specifications and scope documents for electrical equipment purchases.Review engineering drawings, vendor documentation, and project designs.Participate in commissioning and startup of new equipment and systems.Team CollaborationWork closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams.Provide technical coaching and mentoring to electricians and maintenance personnel.Lead cross-functional teams focused on reliability improvement initiatives.Collaborate with vendors and subject matter experts to resolve technical challenges.The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:Required:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.Knowledge of industrial power distribution systems and motor control equipment.Experience troubleshooting electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).Technical expertise in electrical systemsReliability and continuous improvement mindsetData-driven decision makingProject management and executionStrong communication and leadership skillsAbility to influence and collaborate across departmentsCommitment to safety excellencePreferred:Five years of industrial electrical engineering or reliability engineering experience.Experience in the pulp and paper industry or other heavy manufacturing environments.Certification in Reliability Engineering (CRE) or related discipline.Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), RCFA, and predictive maintenance technologies.Working knowledge of:VFDs and motor control systemsPLCs and industrial control systemsPower quality analysisSAP PM or similar maintenance systemsMedium-voltage systems (4.16kV, 13.8kV, etc.)Key Performance Indicators:Reduction in electrical downtimeImprovement in equipment availability and reliabilityReduction in maintenance costsCompletion of reliability improvement projectsPM/PdM compliance and effectivenessElectrical safety performanceSuccessful execution of capital and reliability initiatives
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