Reliability Engineer

Position Title:

Reliability Engineer

Pay Rate:

$121,100 - $148,100

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

Category/Shift:

Salary full-time (exempt)

Physical Location:

International Paper – Flint River Mill

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

The Job You Will Perform:

Interact with all parts of the organization and work hand in hand with operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement effective and strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability goals and objectives, key performance metrics, maintenance cost objectives, and capital projects execution

Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, identified best practices, and various improvement tools.

Drive culture of reliability that focuses on systems of MWS, training, and deliberate improvement

Equipment reliability strategy

Utilize SAP for both data mining and execution of routine task

Drive reliable methods and QA/QC

Support development of 5 year major maintenance and capital plans

Manage small improvement projects

Provide reliability oversight of PdM, PM, precision practices/training and facility preservation

Recommend action based off of PdM findings

Perform root-cause failure analysis on reliability incidents to identify and correct physical, human, and latent root causes, especially for chronic reliability problems

Develop and maintain asset criticalities, equipment care strategies, and maintenance policies for all equipment with emphasis on critical equipment

Provide technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in the manufacturing/reliability process

Evaluate repair methods, shop audits, use repair vs replace decision making

The Skills You Will Bring:

B.S. in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in maintenance, engineering, or reliability

5 years of manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to lead multiple projects of varying complexity and progress

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to influence all levels of the organization

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Ability to work long weekends and long hours on occasion as required

Competencies:

Detail and action oriented

Customer focus

Drive for results

Integrity and trust

Timely decision making

Listening

Process management

Problem solving

Effective team building

Managing through systems

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. On-site fitness center.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership 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’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

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.

International Paper 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 or .

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