Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.(NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

44 miles southeast of Little Rock, Pine Bluff is the tenth-largest city in the state of Arkansas and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is the principal city of the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area.

The Evergreen Packaging Pine Bluff Paper Mill is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, less than an hour from Little Rock in scenic southeast Arkansas. It is the largest industrial employer in Jefferson County. Opened in 1958, Pine Bluff is the largest facility within Evergreen Packaging and is home to the world's largest gable-top liquid packaging paperboard machine. In addition to producing paperboard for cartons, the facility also produces coated paper for magazines.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Job Description

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is part of the Reliability team at the mill that is responsible for Reliability Centered Maintenance, systems, for an assigned section of the plant. The engineers on this team support the implementation and maintenance of assets mechanical systems, and facilitate failure analyses, for the processes to achieve reliability, availability, cost and functionality goals. The position reports to the Reliability Manager.

• Manage the environmental, safety and health elements needed to meet subject facility policy and targets.
• Provide technical expertise to maintain and improve asset performance for a process area.
• Implement and maintain all functions of mechanical systems and lubrication systems for the process area, working with the maintenance team, operations, and/or engineering.
• Bearing, gearbox and/or lubrication failure analyses, including the forensics and documentation.
• Support the maintenance department in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues/problems.
• Work in conjunction with production, maintenance, and engineering in the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies.
• Participate in call rotation for mill wide weekend support team.
• Routine reporting will be required against plans and targets, as well as special reports for non-typical events.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Daily ensure that assigned reports systems are properly equipped for duty, including toolbox safety discussions. Resolve any errors or failures either personally or employ assistance of manager, as needed.
• Make report datum updates on a routine basis.
• Coordinate system modifications as required for the reliability of operating assets.
• Monitor area processes to identify potential variability, and report such.
• Participate in daily operational meetings with production and other groups to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Initiate, direct or promote any modifications to mechanical systems that would improve reliability or cost effectiveness of paper manufacturing areas.
• Develop plans for personal growth and improved job performance for self.
• Develop long -term strategies for subject area manufacturing and maintenance organization to align with future goals of the business.
• Promote and create alignment of group and personal goals with the mill and business.
• Daily demonstrate the ability to adapt and overcome obstacles to meeting targets and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate should have a BS Mechanical Engineering degree. Comparable work experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
• The candidate should have strong analytical and problem solving skills which are demonstrated in personal work history.
• The job requires significant time in the field observing processes and understanding how it is currently being operated, to ensure area reliability.
• Ability to work well and collaborate effectively with a broad set of people regardless of position level or skill set.
• Possess a strong drive and ability to adapt and overcome challenges in order to meet targets.
• A strong aptitude for continued learning and personal growth will be a requirement.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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