Mechanical Reliabilty Engineer

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:

$95,000 - $125,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

About The Role:

This position supports Global Cellulose Fibers’ Columbus Modified Fiber plant (CMF). CMF is a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products.

We have an immediate opening for a Mechanical Reliability Engineer. The primary purpose for this position is to improve overall mill performance by increasing equipment uptime and the life of our assets and eliminating unscheduled downtime and reducing end—of-life failures between outages. The Mechanical Reliability Engineer’s focus is on making sustainable improvements to critical manufacturing systems. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is a member of the facility’s Extended Leadership Team. 

The Reliability Engineer’s main responsibility is to take the lead in maintaining and improving the reliability of our process equipment. A successful reliability engineer will be able to interact with all areas/parts of the organization. They must work hand-in-hand with both Maintenance and Operations while being able to communicate effectively with suppliers, sales engineers, and other technology support. They will partner with Operations and Maintenance leaders to support the Manufacturing Work Systems (MWS) process. In crisis situations they must be able to provide good technical direction, quickly pull together corrective action plans, and roll up their sleeves to lend a hand when needed.

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer will ensure the reliability of our manufacturing operations by working to:

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives.
• Support Maintenance training processes in alignment with the Global Manufacturing Training Initiative (GMTI) to ensure highly skilled team members.
• Improve maintenance work efficiency by applying Precision Maintenance Techniques.
• Build effective systems and materials such as standard operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.
• Support the Maintenance Front Line Leader and Planners during the planning and execution phases of outages.
• Develop solutions to chronic repetitive failures by analyzing data. Be the owner of the chronic reliability list, and lead efforts to provide priority resolutions to these issues.
• Support and provide expertise for repair jobs and capital projects.
• Serve as a contractor coordinator (IPCC) as required.
• Rotate with other leaders to provide Weekend Duty leadership.

Key Accountabilities:

• Owns maintenance strategy. Reliability engineers are responsible for defining, developing, administering, and refining the equipment care programs.
• Predictive Maintenance: Develop routes, ensure communication between Maintenance team and technicians.
• Preventative Maintenance: Support development of mechanical PM’s for each area; develop routes and manage the program and communication.
• Support Maintenance team: Help resolve technical issues or repair procedures as required; work closely with the maintenance FLL as needed; MWS Team participation.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Facilitation: Champion use of RCFA. Lead Maintenance RCFA and ensure engagement of workforce, proper root causes identified, and action items are completed.
• Coordinate priorities with operations
• MWS Work participation; participate in reviewing and prioritizing work orders, ensure proper preventative maintenance outage work is completed.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three (3) years' engineering experience preferred 
• Non-degreed candidates with significant experience in a related function will also be considered
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
• Proven safety record (individual performance and leadership)
• Substantial knowledge of and experience maintaining rotating equipment including pumps & gearboxes, welding & cutting metals, heavy rigging, pipefitting, and repair/troubleshooting of hydraulic systems required.
• Strong problem solving / decision making skills and experience on production equipment
• Strong technical background. Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP PM Applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
• Strong leadership skills
• Must be flexible and available with their schedule to meet plant needs as they arise

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com. 

Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. 

We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including: 

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Short-term and Long-term Disability 

• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions 

• Paid Time Off 

Physical Location of Position:

Columbus Modified Fiber Plant

371 Manufacturers Drive

Columbus, MS 39701

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (833) 753-3242.