Reliability Engineer

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Position Title

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Pay Rate

$101,000 - $148,100

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

238 Mays Bridge Rd SW, Rome, GA 30165

Provide safe, high quality, cost-effective, technical support to the Rome mill Maintenance/Reliability initiatives. Develop and implement comprehensive Reliability Centered Maintenance strategy within the area(s) assigned through actions that support achievement of mill goals, objectives, and key performance metrics.

• Work with the area Operations and Maintenance staff to implement effective strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability goals, objectives, key performance metrics, maintenance cost objectives, and capital projects execution.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure Mechanical/Electrical Integrity program is in compliance with OSHA requirements and Company policies.
• Ensure effective utilization and integrity of the computerized maintenance management system (SAP), including program and equipment upgrades, training, implementation, and modifications as needed to meet established goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction for planning, lubrication, and precision maintenance systems and disciplines in area(s) assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction to area(s) PM/PDM programs, lead maintenance benchmarking activities, and implement and share Strategic Maintenance Performance Metrics to improve cost productivity, plant reliability, and achieve "World Class" maintenance excellence.
• Provide systemic interventions to improve the overall reliability of all equipment, not just a gradual improvement one piece of equipment at a time. Utilize root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to improve overall reliability.
• Precision maintenance (equipment fits and tolerances/alignment/balancing)
• Responsible for development and implementation of effective programs for training employees
• Ensure target, tolerance and test philosophy is a cultural value.
• Actively support the planning effort for annual shutdown to include; job planning, job coordination, resource planning and financial management.
• Minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure the majority of maintenance is planned work.
• Facilitate, plan and direct partial and mill-wide maintenance outages.
• Project manager for Capital Projects in assigned area(s).
• Other duties, projects as assigned.

• B.S. in Engineering, or equivalent professional work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with reliability improvement methods, technologies, and tools.
• Experience working with predictive maintenance tools.
• Experience and knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling practices.

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.

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

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.

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

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