The Position

We currently have an opening for a Reliability Manager, this role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the facility’s Reliability Maintenance Programs which are designed to prevent/eliminate repeat failures of equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve equipment reliability through failure and data analysis.
• Leads and supports safety and environmental efforts as a top priority.
• Identifies equipment that has a significant impact on overall facility reliability.
• Works with the Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure critical equipment is inspected.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis investigation & reporting process to determine how to best learn from and prevent them from reoccurring.
• Works with operations and maintenance to develop reliability plans.
• Develops/implements preventive maintenance for equipment reliability.
• Reviews all proposed processes and process equipment changes and proposed engineering projects in area of responsibility.
• Provides technical support to maintenance personnel on equipment repairs, troubleshoots problems, and equipment reliability issues.
• Guides and supports lubrication, oil sampling/analysis, vibration analysis, predictive tech, precision maintenance best practices, training efforts, and MWS and planning efforts via KPIs and other methods.
• Demonstrates exceptional behavior and work practices and communicates departmental and corporate policies.
• Monitors mill operations and directs the crew to meet safety, quality, operating, process, and production targets/objectives.
• Assists with troubleshooting, both processes, electrical and mechanical.
• Provides crew training and coordinates for job skills and safety. Ensures the crews follow all mill and job requirements and standard operating procedures by interpreting and acting on corporate policy and procedures.
• Integrates reliability-centered maintenance, risk-based inspections, equipment condition monitoring, root cause analysis, critical spare parts management, and other reliability best practices in normal day-to-day activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A thorough understanding of the processes and equipment involved in Pulping and OCC processing.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is desired.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks.
• Able to organize and present technical data in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.

Required Experience

• Experience in a mill setting.
• 5 years or more experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Required Education

• B. S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Pulp and Paper), or equivalent experiences is preferred.

Employment Terms

• Full-time, Exempt position
• Salary range: $140,000 to $170,000 DOE.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 2 weeks paid vacation or more depending on position.
• Full-time employees receive 160 hours of sick leave upon hire then earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application Procedure

Application materials may be uploaded electronically:

Port Townsend Paper Company Employment

Or by emailing an updated cover letter and resume to: hr@ptpc.com

Please provide three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We are a drug-free workplace.