Electrical Reliability Engineer - EPD

Electrical Reliability Engineer -

Electrical Power Distribution (EPD)

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate :

$106,700 - $137,000

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

Category/Shift :

This position is located at the Columbus, MS Global Cellulose Fibers mill. As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, this location produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. This position reports to the E & I Reliability Leader.

As the Electrical Reliability Engineer, you will be 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 – 10 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
• 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

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

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,…