Global Cellulose Fibers
Maintenance Area Engineer- Fiberline
Global Cellulose Fibers, Columbus, Mississippi, United States, 39701
Maintenance Area Engineer – Fiberline
Global Cellulose Fibers – Columbus, MS
Pay: $90,000 – $110,000
Salaried Full‑Time
About the Role The Maintenance Area Engineer operates in the Fiberline area of the Columbus, MS mill, which is a leading producer of bleached softwood pulp for paper and specialty products. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will focus on equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital project execution to support continuous process performance.
Responsibilities
Lead an injury‑free workplace culture and champion safety
Analyze chronic equipment failures and high maintenance cost equipment; develop and implement root‑cause solutions
Assess maintenance‑related downtime weekly and drive corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
Provide technical support for day‑to‑day production and maintenance problems
Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Maintain Mechanical Integrity program and Process Safety Management procedures
Contribute to area maintenance budgets for major maintenance items and optimizations
Analyze financial service cost vs. target and address equipment not delivering targeted cost performance
Develop long‑term maintenance plans for rotating equipment, rebuilds, and major maintenance
Estimate, plan, and manage maintenance projects within budget for routine work, quarterly outages, and major outages
Design, develop, and execute capital and expense projects
Manage contractor work and coordinate routine and major shutdown jobs per mill standards using best engineering practices
Qualifications
BS (minimum) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
Minimum 3 years of reliability/maintenance engineering experience in continuous process industry, preferably Kraft pulp manufacturing
Knowledge of maintenance best practices, ASME, NBIC, API codes, and OSHA regulations
Extensive knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, and atmospheric storage tanks
Proficiency with precision measurement tools and assembly techniques
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to teach and collaborate within a diverse organization
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and planning skills, and computer proficiency
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work extended hours during scheduled outages
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) GCF transforms renewable cellulose fibers into essential products such as towels, tissues, diapers, feminine care, and incontinence products. With $2.8 B in revenue in 2024 and 3,300 employees worldwide, GCF operates nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found at
globalcellulosefibers.com .
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
401(k) with Company‑funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Physical Location of Position Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill 4335 Carson Road Columbus, MS 39701
Equal Opportunity Employer Global Cellulose Fibers 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. For accommodations, contact
accommodations@gcfibers.com
or (833) 753‑3242.
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About the Role The Maintenance Area Engineer operates in the Fiberline area of the Columbus, MS mill, which is a leading producer of bleached softwood pulp for paper and specialty products. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will focus on equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital project execution to support continuous process performance.
Responsibilities
Lead an injury‑free workplace culture and champion safety
Analyze chronic equipment failures and high maintenance cost equipment; develop and implement root‑cause solutions
Assess maintenance‑related downtime weekly and drive corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
Provide technical support for day‑to‑day production and maintenance problems
Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Maintain Mechanical Integrity program and Process Safety Management procedures
Contribute to area maintenance budgets for major maintenance items and optimizations
Analyze financial service cost vs. target and address equipment not delivering targeted cost performance
Develop long‑term maintenance plans for rotating equipment, rebuilds, and major maintenance
Estimate, plan, and manage maintenance projects within budget for routine work, quarterly outages, and major outages
Design, develop, and execute capital and expense projects
Manage contractor work and coordinate routine and major shutdown jobs per mill standards using best engineering practices
Qualifications
BS (minimum) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
Minimum 3 years of reliability/maintenance engineering experience in continuous process industry, preferably Kraft pulp manufacturing
Knowledge of maintenance best practices, ASME, NBIC, API codes, and OSHA regulations
Extensive knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, and atmospheric storage tanks
Proficiency with precision measurement tools and assembly techniques
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to teach and collaborate within a diverse organization
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and planning skills, and computer proficiency
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work extended hours during scheduled outages
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) GCF transforms renewable cellulose fibers into essential products such as towels, tissues, diapers, feminine care, and incontinence products. With $2.8 B in revenue in 2024 and 3,300 employees worldwide, GCF operates nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found at
globalcellulosefibers.com .
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
401(k) with Company‑funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Physical Location of Position Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill 4335 Carson Road Columbus, MS 39701
Equal Opportunity Employer Global Cellulose Fibers 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. For accommodations, contact
accommodations@gcfibers.com
or (833) 753‑3242.
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