Cascades · 11 hours ago
Electrical & Automation Reliability Lead
Ashland, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expCascades is a company that values sustainable development and the well-being of its employees. They are seeking an Electrical & Automation Reliability Lead to develop and standardize reliability processes, lead breakdown elimination activities, and collaborate with various teams to enhance system reliability and uptime.
IndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Develop and standardize electrical and automation reliability processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistent defect identification and effective resolution across critical paper machine systems
Lead electrical and automation–focused Breakdown Elimination activities, using structured problem‑solving techniques and formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Analyze equipment performance trends, electrical failure patterns, and automation system data to proactively recommend improvements that increase system reliability and uptime
Collaborate closely with operators, maintenance teams, and process control personnel to verify defect resolution and prevent recurrence
Work directly with OEMs, electrical manufacturers, and automation contractors to assess technical issues, coordinate troubleshooting, and support system upgrades or modifications
Prioritize and schedule planned electrical and automation maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with production needs and reliability objectives
Share best practices with other Reliability Leads, promoting continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams
Qualification
Required
Strong passion for leading and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve reliability goals
Hands-on expertise in electrical, automation, or controls engineering within a manufacturing environment; paper mill experience is highly advantageous
Good understanding of reliability principles, maintenance processes, and condition‑based monitoring for electrical systems
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex electrical and automation systems, including PLCs, drives, sensors, and networked controls
Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking abilities, with the capacity to solve problems in fast‑moving or high‑pressure situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities with organization and clarity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments and with external partners
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, industrial technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within a high‑speed manufacturing or industrial environment
Preferred
Knowledge of Lean Production System practices and a continuous‑improvement mindset, an asset
Experience in the paper industry, particularly with paper machine electrical and control systems, is highly desirable
Benefits
Flex and connected mode
Profit sharing plan
Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
Accessible gym space or annual flexible reimbursement program
Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
Company
Cascades
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800.01MKey Investors
National Bank Financial,Scotia Securities Inc
2025-05-28Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $260M
2020-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $125.01M
Leadership Team
Hugues Simon
President and Chief Executive Officer
Emmanuelle Migneault
VP Excellence
Recent News
2025-11-07
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