Electrical Reliability Engineer

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Electrical Reliability Engineer

Valliant, OK-PL13

Salary Range ($93,400-$124,500) - Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short–term incentive plan.

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Electrical Reliability Engineering Manager, Valliant Mill and is responsible for complex engineering projects and increased performance and reliability of EPD equipment through failure analysis.

Key Functions (include but not limited to):

• 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 scheduled EPD PM activities including working closely with the Annual Outage Coordinator on detailed schedules for required area power outages.  This includes serving as the IPCC for EPD maintenance contractor.
• 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
• Power System Studies
• Relay coordination
• 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 other IP mills when practical.
• 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.
• Develop plan for obsolete 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.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three (3) 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
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• 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

Competencies:

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Action Oriented
• Managerial Courage
• Directing Others
• Learning on the Fly
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Priority Setting
• Self-Development
• Organizing
• Technical Learning
• Self-Driven

The Benefits You Will Enjoy-

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement and 401k matching program
• Medical and Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Enjoy:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, and North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting International Paper.com.

International Paper 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.

International Paper 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.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.
Valliant  OK  74764