Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer

Bogalusa, Louisiana 

$120,000 – $140,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Paid Relocation 

Position Overview

In this senior-level capacity, you are not merely a technician, but the strategic architect of electrical asset health. You will be responsible for the technical integrity of the mill’s electrical infrastructure—from high-voltage distribution to complex drive systems. Your success is measured by your ability to bridge the gap between Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations, fostering a culture where reliability is a shared business objective.

Strategic Mandates & Key Responsibilities

1. Reliability Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Predictive Architecture: Design and implement mill-wide integrated action plans focusing on electrical reliability elements (PdM, PM, and precision maintenance).

• Asset Optimization: Properly develop and refine maintenance plans that economically optimize the life of high-value equipment, ensuring maximum ROI on electrical assets.

• Metric Ownership: Monitor and track reliability metrics, including cost-per-recordable, labor efficiency, and contractor services, to ensure alignment with the facility’s budget.

2. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Influence Without Authority: Provide high-level mentorship to electrical leaders and maintenance supervisors across the mill, including those outside of the formal reliability organization.

• Culture Transformation: Act as a change agent to close "realizable gaps" in machine performance, shifting the site from a reactive "break-fix" mindset to a proactive Reliability Excellence (RE) model.

• Accountability: Set clear technical expectations and hold both cross-functional teams and individuals accountable for reliability results.

3. Advanced Problem Solving & Training

• RCFA Leadership: Lead complex Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for significant electrical events, ensuring that corrective actions address systemic issues rather than symptoms.

• Knowledge Transfer: Develop and deliver specialized training in areas such as precision lubrication for motors, electrical basic care, and advanced preventive maintenance techniques.

• Safety Integration: Support broad-based participation in the mill’s safety process, ensuring all reliability modifications prioritize the "Zero Injury" culture.

The Profile: What You Bring

• The Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• The Legacy: 10–15+ years of operations, maintenance, or engineering experience specifically within a paper manufacturing or heavy industrial mill environment.

• Systemic Thinking: Proven ability to utilize a Balanced Scorecard and CSA processes to align personal objectives with mill-wide production goals.

• Financial Acumen: Experience managing multi-million dollar maintenance budgets and searching for innovative methods for cost reduction without compromising reliability.

• Soft Skills: Superior ability to foster a "partnership" culture between Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering.