Job Description
Plant Reliability Engineer
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Req Id: 12639
Job Location: Tomahawk
Posting Start Date: 7/22/26
Work Environment: Onsite
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Job Description:
Job Purpose
The Plant Reliability Engineer will be responsible for the continued improvement/development of reliability programs and processes that have direct impact on key areas, such as safety, efficiency, effectiveness, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality. Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive failures.Develop and administer proactive maintenance program and equipment maintenance strategy based on site and business goals.
We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Development, refinement, and leadership of the Root Cause analysis program.
Analyze equipment histories to identify and address specific repetitive failures.
Drive lean initiatives across the processes.
Further development and administration of the downtime tracking program to ensure consistency of tracking throughout the mill.
Regularly review downtime reports and equipment histories to identify solutions for reoccurring maintenance problems.
Development, refinement, leadership of the Plant Condition Monitoring/PM Program
Coordination with Maintenance Planner/Scheduler/Area Leaders ensuring correct Condition Monitoring/PM activities are scheduled and performed when due.
Development, refinement, and leadership of the Plant Lubrication Program/including administration of oil analysis program
Apply value analysis to make maintenance decisions, i.e., repair/replace and repair/redesign.
Specify and develop standard repair techniques for major repetitive tasks, such as component replacements.
Works with Maintenance Planner/Scheduler/Area Leaders, as necessary, to develop job scopes for major unique jobs.
Develop the standardization processes, which influence new construction and equipment purchases including materials, equipment and spare parts.
Identify potential cost reductions through extended parts life, reduced labor cost, and other part-related improvement techniques.
Participates in the review phase of design of capital additions and changes in plant layout to ensure full maintainability of equipment, utilities, and facilities.
Participates in approval of all new installations and technologies, including those done by contractors, to ensure their maintainability and reliability as influenced by life cycle costing
Train, develop and coach internal resources and key stakeholders.
Some travel required (10%)
What do I need to be successful?
5+ years’ industry experience
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
In-depth practical knowledge of manufacturing process
In-depth knowledge of Maintenance and Reliability systems and process improvement process
Knowledge of safety, health and environmental rules, laws, requirements and applicable LP programs
Ability to interpret and apply HR, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
Knowledge of correct application of systems and processes that ensures continuous improvement (safety, maintenance, quality and manufacturing)
A creative approach to new ideas
Knowledge of engineering and design principles
Basic budgeting and financial analysis skills
Education
Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent.
Bachelors’ degree preferred.
Work Environment
Mill/office environment
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ABOUT LP
We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.
