Electrical Engineer

Position Title:

Electrical Engineer

Pay Rate:

$121,100 - $168,300 - commensurate with experience

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 Exempt/ Scheduling flexibility available

Physical Location:

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

IP – Columbus Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus MS 39701

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Mill (CCF), located in Columbus, Mississippi. CCF is a vital part of International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business. We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products.

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Plant Electrical Superintendent and is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and directing the work of assigned technical associates to promote increased performance and reliability of machinery and equipment through failure analysis.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results. Safety Certification in IP system required.

Work with operations and maintenance teams to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution.

Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, IP best practices, FMEA, and RCFA.

RCFA facilitation by leading a group to quickly and thoroughly identify and solve latent causes.

Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with NFPA 70E safety requirements.

Responsible for all aspects of asset management for Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) equipment, including but not limited to:

TG protective relays, exciter, and control system

Emergency Power Supplies (UPS Systems)

Generator and System Grounding

Utility Tie

Load Shed Systems

Capacitor Banks

Switchgear Transformers

Power Cable Feeder Systems

Station and UPS Batteries

Grounding

Lightning Protection of Overhead Lines

Power System Studies

Drawings

Ride Through Protection

Actively participate in monthly IP EPD best practice calls.

Maintains current gap analysis against GMS requirements.

Provide EPD outage support for IP CMF mill.

Provide EPD outage support for other IP mills as needed.

Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support to the maintenance department and capital engineering department.

Support factory acceptance testing of EPD equipment.

Provides technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in manufacturing processes.

Responsible for management of mill infrared and ultrasonic inspections and corrective action planning of power distribution equipment.

Responsible for maintaining (5) Capital plan for EPD equipment.

Responsible for electrical transformer oil analysis testing program.

Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs.

Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.

Rotate with other leaders to provide electrical Weekend Duty support.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment

Minimum of three (3) years of electrical engineering experience

Power Distribution experience required

Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications

Experience with ETAP power system modeling software is preferred

Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred

Excellent leadership skills

Proven commitment to safety and safety processes

Strong technical foundation in electrical engineering

High level of initiative and motivation

Strong communication skills (oral & written)

Able to work independently and excel with minimum supervision

Desire and ability to work as a team player

Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills

Key Competencies:

Functional/Technical Skills

Action Oriented

Managerial Courage

Directing Others

Learning on the Fly

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Priority Setting

Self-Development

Organizing

Technical Learning

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental

Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training

Technical training

Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the Plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper 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.