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E/I Reliability Engineer

E/I Reliability Engineer

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  Mar 19, 2026

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Overview:

Provides continuous improvement of electrical equipment reliability and functionality while controlling, and where possible reducing, the total cost of equipment ownership. The key areas of concentration will be in electrical power distribution, electric drives & controls and instrumentation for the entire plant.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong safety leadership skills
  • 7-8  years’ experience in the Electrical & Instrumentation field of maintenance and reliability
  • Strong background in power distribution design and problem solving
  • Extensive knowledge in PLC’s (PLC5, ControlLogix, and other Allen-Bradley control systems)
  • A thorough knowledge of coordinated drive systems design and troubleshooting
  • Strong initiative, self directed, quick learner with a strong desire for continuous improvement
  • Understands the importance of structured approach to maintenance including process, procedures, and operational excellence.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Can effectively lead and work with others, lead meetings and present information to groups
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to improve work systems and equipment reliability
  • Proven leadership skills with managing maintenance work teams. 
  • Is a continuous improvement advocate in process, people, procedures, etc..

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in problem solving and change management systems (Kepner-Tregoe, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Management of Change, Reliability Centered Maintenance) 
  • Pulp, paper and power distribution experience
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Computerized Mtce Mgmt Systems (SAP))
  • Demonstrates strong interest and aptitude for E&I engineering, problem solving and troubleshooting

 

Entry Requirements:

 

Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Power Program preferred.

 

Overview:

Provides continuous improvement of electrical equipment reliability and functionality while controlling, and where possible reducing, the total cost of equipment ownership. The key areas of concentration will be in electrical power distribution, electric drives & controls and instrumentation for the entire plant.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong safety leadership skills
  • 7-8  years’ experience in the Electrical & Instrumentation field of maintenance and reliability
  • Strong background in power distribution design and problem solving
  • Extensive knowledge in PLC’s (PLC5, ControlLogix, and other Allen-Bradley control systems)
  • A thorough knowledge of coordinated drive systems design and troubleshooting
  • Strong initiative, self directed, quick learner with a strong desire for continuous improvement
  • Understands the importance of structured approach to maintenance including process, procedures, and operational excellence.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Can effectively lead and work with others, lead meetings and present information to groups
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to improve work systems and equipment reliability
  • Proven leadership skills with managing maintenance work teams. 
  • Is a continuous improvement advocate in process, people, procedures, etc..

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in problem solving and change management systems (Kepner-Tregoe, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Management of Change, Reliability Centered Maintenance) 
  • Pulp, paper and power distribution experience
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Computerized Mtce Mgmt Systems (SAP))
  • Demonstrates strong interest and aptitude for E&I engineering, problem solving and troubleshooting

 

Entry Requirements:

 

Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Power Program preferred.

 

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Brienne Hayes
Email:  brienne.hayes@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-238-3226

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