We are seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the performance, uptime, and longevity of critical mill equipment. This role focuses on identifying failure risks, implementing proactive maintenance strategies, and leading reliability initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Maintenance & Reliability team, you will be responsible for improving the reliability of mechanical systems across the paper mill-working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.

This is a highly visible role with significant impact on production efficiency, safety, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead reliability initiatives across rotating and fixed mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, conveyors, rolls, gearboxes, etc.)
Analyze equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
Develop and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
Utilize condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis)
Drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing downtime and maintenance costs
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to prioritize and execute reliability improvements
Support capital projects and equipment upgrades with reliability-focused design input
Track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance effectiveness

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
2-5+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or mechanical engineering within a heavy industrial environment (paper, pulp, steel, chemicals, or similar)
Strong understanding of rotating equipment and mechanical systems
Experience with CMMS systems and reliability tools
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies is highly preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability certifications (CMRP) are a plus
Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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