Reliability Specialist – Pulp & Paper (Field Services / Maintenance & Performanc

Location:

Onsite PMP Contract Mill (Macon or Augusta, GA)
Relocation
Travel:

Up to 50% throughout North America
Department:

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper – Mill Services

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Reliability Engineer provides expert field support to ANDRITZ customers by executing maintenance assessments, performance studies, equipment evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives across pulp & paper facilities. This role plays a key part in enhancing mill reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance strategy within PMP long-term service contracts.
You will work directly with mill personnel, ANDRITZ engineering teams, and cross-functional technical groups to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized equipment operation. This role blends field engineering, maintenance planning, reliability analysis, project coordination, and technical reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct on-site reliability assessments, equipment inspections, and performance studies.
• Analyze equipment conditions, process performance, and failure trends; develop improvement recommendations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Develop maintenance action plans, shutdown/startup procedures, and overhaul activities.
• Support pre-engineering activities related to maintenance reliability upgrades.
• Implement new tools and digital technologies to improve maintenance and performance.
• Coordinate activities across PMP contract mill locations to meet service-level expectations.
• Support instrumentation, automation, and maintenance requirements for long-term mill contracts.
• Collaborate with ANDRITZ engineering divisions and mill teams to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and deliver high-quality technical reports, presentations, and performance summaries.
• Communicate findings professionally and confidently with customer stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the Pulp & Paper industry.
• Experience with SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) preferred.
• Reliability engineering and/or maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in mill environments and perform technical field inspections.
• Planning or maintenance scheduling experience is an asset.

PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to perform field inspections, including climbing, standing, and navigating industrial environments.
• Strong communication presence; ability to present technical information clearly.
• Emotional stability and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Up to 50% travel across North America.
• Must be eligible to enter Canada; previous DUI convictions may restrict entry.

WHY JOIN ANDRITZ?
• Work with an industry leader in Pulp & Paper engineering technologies.
• Direct impact on mill performance and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Remote flexibility with significant field engagement.
• Supportive and collaborative technical environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.