Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Pulp

Position Title: Mechanical Reliability Engineer   Pay Rate: $100,000 - 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: The Reliability Mechanical Engineer at International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill will be responsible for providing assistance in problem solving process reliability issues. The individual will support the reliability team and operations in the development of reliability standards and practices. PL will vary depending upon experience and qualifications.   Duties/Responsibilities: Manage asset criticalities, equipment care strategies, and maintenance policies to ensure failure prevention Monitor process variability reduction and equipment reliability improvements Lead small capital reliability improvement projects from start to finish Ensure projects are compliant with all environmental and safety requirements Monitor effectiveness or predictive and preventative maintenance programs Provide mechanical design support to the project engineering team Support the planning effort for annual shutdown to include: Complex job planning Job coordination Resource planning Financial management Identify and develop opportunities for improvement and optimization based on failure analysis outcomes   About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment Minimum of two (2) years mechanical engineering experience Five (5)+ years preferred  Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications Pulp/Paper mill experience is preferred   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: Riegelwood Mill 865 John Riegel Rd Riegelwood, NC 28456   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 accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.