Ahlstrom
Role
This position is responsible for developing and implementing reliability engineering processes which resolve the root causes of equipment failures and improve the safety and reliability of mill assets.
Accountabilities
Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance systems to minimize equipment downtime in all areas of the mill
Develop facility team members to safely and effectively utilize preventive and predictive systems to meet business objectives
Evaluate and implement new technology to improve reliability
Utilize root cause failure analysis to identify predictive and appropriate maintenance procedures
Provide technical expertise for equipment maintenance and maintenance standards for mill equipment, proactively identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate equipment reliability issues
Apply the concepts of precision maintenance to ensure the equipment is designed, repaired, balanced, and aligned to strictly enforce standards before being placed in service
Re-engineer/redesign unreliable or failure prone equipment to meet expected operating performance
Benchmark with other mills & industries to implement best practices around reliability
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, equivalent training and/or experience
2 years’ experience in maintenance or reliability in an industrial setting
Prior paper industry experience is beneficial
Technical knowledge and experience in reliability engineering and maintenance methods
Demonstrated ability and desire to identify improvement opportunities. Take ownership to drive the implementations of solutions to produce positive results.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply a risk-based decision-making process
Previous knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel
Skill/Competencies Required
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
Creativity in identifying solutions and ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities
Strong project management and organization skills
Drive to produce results
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Be a safety leader, work with team members and suppliers to establish better procedures and use of technologies to improve safety performance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work downtimes, holidays, and weekends as scheduled
Possess ambulatory capabilities to walk extensively and climb ladders and stairways
Be able to tolerate temperature extremes
Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at
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This position is responsible for developing and implementing reliability engineering processes which resolve the root causes of equipment failures and improve the safety and reliability of mill assets.
Accountabilities
Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance systems to minimize equipment downtime in all areas of the mill
Develop facility team members to safely and effectively utilize preventive and predictive systems to meet business objectives
Evaluate and implement new technology to improve reliability
Utilize root cause failure analysis to identify predictive and appropriate maintenance procedures
Provide technical expertise for equipment maintenance and maintenance standards for mill equipment, proactively identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate equipment reliability issues
Apply the concepts of precision maintenance to ensure the equipment is designed, repaired, balanced, and aligned to strictly enforce standards before being placed in service
Re-engineer/redesign unreliable or failure prone equipment to meet expected operating performance
Benchmark with other mills & industries to implement best practices around reliability
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, equivalent training and/or experience
2 years’ experience in maintenance or reliability in an industrial setting
Prior paper industry experience is beneficial
Technical knowledge and experience in reliability engineering and maintenance methods
Demonstrated ability and desire to identify improvement opportunities. Take ownership to drive the implementations of solutions to produce positive results.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply a risk-based decision-making process
Previous knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel
Skill/Competencies Required
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
Creativity in identifying solutions and ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities
Strong project management and organization skills
Drive to produce results
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Be a safety leader, work with team members and suppliers to establish better procedures and use of technologies to improve safety performance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work downtimes, holidays, and weekends as scheduled
Possess ambulatory capabilities to walk extensively and climb ladders and stairways
Be able to tolerate temperature extremes
Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ahlstrom by 2x
United States $120,000 - $125,000
Product Development & Quality Process Engineer
Schofield, WI $74,985 - $114,128
Marshfield, WI $79,081 - $126,529
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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