Maintenance Area Engineer- Fiberline

Maintenance Area Engineer – Fiberline
Global Cellulose Fibers – Columbus, MS
Pay: $90,000 – $110,000
Salaried Full‑Time

The Maintenance Area Engineer operates in the Fiberline area of the Columbus, MS mill, which is a leading producer of bleached softwood pulp for paper and specialty products. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will focus on equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital project execution to support continuous process performance.

• Lead an injury‑free workplace culture and champion safety
• Analyze chronic equipment failures and high maintenance cost equipment; develop and implement root‑cause solutions
• Assess maintenance‑related downtime weekly and drive corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
• Provide technical support for day‑to‑day production and maintenance problems
• Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Maintain Mechanical Integrity program and Process Safety Management procedures
• Contribute to area maintenance budgets for major maintenance items and optimizations
• Analyze financial service cost vs. target and address equipment not delivering targeted cost performance
• Develop long‑term maintenance plans for rotating equipment, rebuilds, and major maintenance
• Estimate, plan, and manage maintenance projects within budget for routine work, quarterly outages, and major outages
• Design, develop, and execute capital and expense projects
• Manage contractor work and coordinate routine and major shutdown jobs per mill standards using best engineering practices

• BS (minimum) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of reliability/maintenance engineering experience in continuous process industry, preferably Kraft pulp manufacturing
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices, ASME, NBIC, API codes, and OSHA regulations
• Extensive knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, and atmospheric storage tanks
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and assembly techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to teach and collaborate within a diverse organization
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and planning skills, and computer proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work extended hours during scheduled outages

GCF transforms renewable cellulose fibers into essential products such as towels, tissues, diapers, feminine care, and incontinence products. With $2.8 B in revenue in 2024 and 3,300 employees worldwide, GCF operates nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found at

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• 401(k) with Company‑funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill
4335 Carson Road
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. For accommodations, contact  or (833) 753‑3242.