International Paper · 4 hours ago
Electrical Reliability Engineer - Motors
601 County Road 78, Selma, AL, 36703, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expInternational Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer - Motors to maintain and improve the reliability of manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will lead motor reliability efforts, conduct troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with motor-related specifications and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Technically Qualified and knowledgeable to provide Mill-Wide Leadership for the Electric Motor Reliability Program
Responsible for the Big Picture relating to the mill’s position versus IP’s GMS Motor related expectations
Authors and maintains the Motor Reliability Gap Plan and / or Deliberate Improvement Plan(s)
Spends between 50% and 75% of work time focused on electric motor improvement and sustainability
Works with all areas of the mill to ensure that preventative and predictive plans are executed for electric motor assets
Acts as a training resource for the mill with new or on-boarding E&I technicians
Ensures that new and rebuilt motor quality for the facility is maintained and all repair and testing specification requirements are met
Motor Repair Shop Visits and input to the Repair Shop PIAP (Prioritized Improvement Action Plan)
Accountable that Incoming Motor Inspections and testing is conducted per policy
Motor Repair Report Review and retention
Proper Motor Storage conditions are maintained on the mill site or vendor supplied storage
Participates and communicates the results of Repaired Motor Quality Teardowns
Large and Critical Motor Assembly Witness and Factory Acceptance
Spare Motor Contingency Planning
Maintain Repair and testing Information in applicable databases
Audits Motor Protection Programs Mill Wide
Participation in semiannual Mill Element Leader Conference Calls
Repaired Motor Quality Teardowns (small motors) - - minimum of 1 teardown per year
Repair Shop Large Motor witness Assembly
Mill Motor Testing Program Leadership
Works with area MWS coordinators to establish and monitor motor related basic care
Approver / Endorser on all applicable capital projects for the mill to ensure that electric motor reliability guidelines are followed
Represents the mill and interfaces with project engineers in all motor related capital projects
Ensures that motor related information is transferred to the mill in all new motor installations
Participates in motor related RCFA investigations and ensures that action plans are integrated into the mill MWS
Tracks and reports motor performance and spending
Works with OEM suppliers to create specific motor PMs
Develops specific vendor qualifications for onsite motor contracted service
The Element Leader is responsible and knowledgeable of all motor related specifications and ensures compliance for the mill
Manages the mill Motor Related Leading and Lagging indicators
Represents mill with repair shop TCO approval and implementation
Review all 'Motor Replacement/Installation' sheets and updates the motor database
Determines motor Warranty Claims
Qualification
Required
Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering in a paper manufacturing environment is required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required; equivalent practical experience may be considered
IP ME certification of green or black belt is required; additional lean/six sigma certifications a plus
Benefits
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
Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
Company
International Paper
International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Paper, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
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