Packaging Corporation of America · 1 hour ago
Reliability Engineer - Mechanical
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. The Reliability Engineer will assist the Reliability and Maintenance Department in ensuring the efficient operation of the paper mill, managing projects, and supporting maintenance activities.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Work with reliability and maintenance personnel to maintain and upgrade mill equipment with the intent of reducing unscheduled downtime
Manage daily and shutdown job assignments to insure maintenance and production schedules are met
Manage capital projects, to include work scope and material requirements, budgeting, vendor coordination, supervision, and work schedule
Develop the skills and maintain a working knowledge of the equipment and software for the following areas: predictive maintenance (vibration analysis), thermography, ultrasonic and lubrication analysis
Maintain vibration, lubrication, and thermography routes and equipment information
Update existing and/or create new drawings (mechanical, electrical, P&ID’s, etc.) for modifications to existing equipment or installation of new equipment
Provide technical support with equipment verification and documentation, develop preventative maintenance manuals, create standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations
Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline. Prefer Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Pulp and Paper Science
0 – 3 years' experience in a project, reliability, or maintenance engineering role
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential
Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
Candidate must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications to include, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project
CAD/3-D modeling experience is required, preferably with AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Ability to learn Emerson AMS vibration and lubrication analysis software
Candidate must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving and be capable of working with ambiguity and change
Preferred
Pulp and Paper Industry experience
Benefits
Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
Paid Holidays.
Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
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