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Position Title:

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Pay Rate:

(PL13)

$112,000 - $135,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an

employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Exempt Full-Time

 

Physical Location:
401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

 

This position is responsible for leading and directing elements of the Bogalusa Mechanical Reliability Team.  The successful candidate will be expected to manage in a goal-oriented environment to deliver targeted results in areas of safety, employee engagement and reliability excellence.

 

This position leads efforts in maintaining and troubleshooting problems with mill-wide equipment and systems and will establish root cause of failures. The expectation is to provide ongoing improvements in mill-wide reliability. The incumbent must provide effective planning to achieve timely repairs.

 

Guide efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, facilities, control loops and safety/security systems. Lead Development effort and keep criticalities current. Preventative Maintenance: Partner with key stakeholders to ensure communication is effective between core teams and technicians. RCFA Facilitation: Champion the use of RCFA for the area. ensures engagement of workforce, proper root causes identified, and action items are completed. Prepare and lead monthly Reliability Review Meetings with the Department. Participate in Capital Plan and Repair Plan development.

 

The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 5-10 years’ experience (manufacturing facility required) with a strong technical and maintenance background Ability to manage and lead multiple projects Proficient with Microsoft and SAP-PM Applications Strong verbal and written communication skills Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels Strong leadership skills Strong presentation skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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. 

 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership experience, training, & promotional opportunities within a global company.

 

The Impact You Will Make:

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.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

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.

 

 

The Company You Will Join:

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 internationalpaper.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 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Bogalusa  LA  70427-1060