Electrical Engineer

Position Title:

CMF Electrical Engineer

 

Pay Rate:

$100,000 - $115,000 - commensurate with experience

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time Exempt/ Scheduling flexibility available

 

Physical Location:

International Paper – CMF

371 Manufacturers Drive

Columbus, MS  39701

 

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Modified Fiber Plant (CMF), located in Columbus, Mississippi.  CMF is a vital part of International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business.  We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products.

 

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and directing the work of assigned technical associates to promote increased performance and reliability of machinery and equipment through failure analysis.

 

Tasks and responsibilities include but are 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.
• Responsible for all aspects of project management: scope development, estimating, planning, design, prioritization, scheduling, implementation/construction management, and budget management.
• Responsible for process variability reduction and equipment reliability improvements.
• RCFA facilitation by leading a group to quickly and thoroughly identify and solve latent causes.
• Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with all environmental and safety requirements.
• Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support to the Maintenance Department including capital projects.
• Provides technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in manufacturing processes.
• Support the Electrical Power Distribution system and Motor Champion programs.
• Support the planning effort and execution of Plant shutdowns to include:  complex job planning, job coordination, resource planning, and financial management.
• Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Support Maintenance training processes in alignment with GMTI to ensure highly skilled team members.
• Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.
• Complete technical process evaluations and improvements.
• Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources.
• Serve as a contractor coordinator (IPCC) as required.
• Participate in the 5S program, including leading 5S improvement projects as needed.
• Participate in cost reduction program idea generation and implementation process.
• Provide support for capital project development and implementation.
• Rotate with other leaders to provide Weekend Duty leadership.

 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three (3) years’ mechanical engineering experience
• Power Distribution and/or Control Systems (i.e., Siemens, Rockwell, Emerson) required
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications
• 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

 

Key Competencies:

• Drive for results
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical & functional skills
• Planning
• Organizing

 

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Deve