Clearwater Paper Corporation · 20 hours ago
Senior Reliability Engineer
Lewiston, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expClearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer in the paper industry, and they are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer. The role involves managing projects, providing engineering support, and leading reliability initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
Food and BeverageSustainabilityConsumer GoodsManufacturingPharmaceuticalPaper Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to production, reliability and quality groups as needed to solve equipment and process-related problems and develops methods to improve processes
Optimize manufacturing processes by investigating and eliminating root causes of equipment failures
Manage all phases of assigned capital projects including: Developing project justification, scope, and subsequent writing of AFCE’s
Evaluation and selection of equipment suppliers and installation contractors
Equipment checkout and subsequent installation
Complete project documentation
Develops, coordinates, and conducts technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts
Investigates and analyses relevant variables potentially affecting product and processes. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards
Analyses preliminary plans and develops reliability engineering programs to achieve company, customer, and governmental agency reliability objectives
As necessary, proposes changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability
Work with operations and maintenance teams to meet or exceed downtime reduction goals
Assist in the management of the Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs including vibration coverage through the mill, plant tank integrity, pressure vessel integrity, and pre-post failure reports
May manage Maintenance Department in the absence of the Maintenance Superintendent
Manages capital projects as required
Facilitate Reliability Steering Teams
Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills
Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others
Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization’s customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring
Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes
Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
7+ years of experience in engineering, preferably in the paper industry and preferably reliability engineering experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with vendors, managers, and production employees to achieve goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of managing Process Safety Management programs
Familiar with and have a good working knowledge of construction and repair codes (ASME, API, NBIC, NEC etc.)
Must be capable of understanding and troubleshooting complex industrial systems and equipment
High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
Dirt, noise, odor, and temperature extremes
Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
Preferred
AutoCAD experience
Knowledgeable with maintenance best practices (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.)
Understanding of LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts
Professional Engineering license
Basic knowledge of corrosion effects and metallurgy
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Vacation days
Personal days
Company holidays
Company
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2008-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Arsen Kitch
President & CEO, Director
Sherri Baker
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-29
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