Reliability Engineer
Hood Lumber · Bogalusa, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $104k–$125k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Hood Lumber (industrial) in Bogalusa, LA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA
- Base pay
- $104k–$125k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$143k. This one lists $104k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 180 live postings that list pay, out of 504 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 503 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 7% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$141k, from 176 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- Team leadership 28%
- ✓ FMEA 25%
- Automation 24%
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Job Description/Responsibilities
- ◆Responsible for supporting and guiding the development, integrity, and continuous improvement of reliability processes, systems, and tools to support overall mill and equipment reliability.
- ◆Foster a reliability-focused culture throughout the mill by promoting proactive maintenance and ownership of equipment conditions.
- ◆Developing, analyzing, and maintaining reliability models, metrics, and tools to evaluate and track mill equipment reliability.
- ◆Responsible for identifying and implementing reliability improvements to reduce maintenance cost and downtime.
- ◆Developing and implementing a predictive and preventive maintenance strategy.
- ◆Support development and proper use of CMMS software.
- ◆Lead and support preventative/predictive maintenance programs (inspection, vibration, oil analysis, thermography, etc.) to ensure optimum equipment availability.
- ◆Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive equipment performance improvements.
- ◆Supporting and leading failure investigations and root cause analysis efforts to identify corrective actions and prevent recurrence of reliability issues.
- ◆Collaborating with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), suppliers, and vendors to ensure the reliability of equipment, components, and materials.
- ◆Support and participate in all areas of safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- ◆Support training and knowledge transfer for maintenance and operations team members on reliability best practices.
Education/Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field.
- ✓3+ years of experience in a reliability, maintenance, or engineering role within a manufacturing facility.
- ✓Strong knowledge of reliability principles, practices, systems, and tools, such as predictive technologies, continuous improvements methodologies, data and trend development and analysis (FMEA, RCA, RCM, etc.).
- ✓Demonstrated ability to lead projects, drive initiatives, and implement reliability best practices.
- ✓CMMS experience.
- ✓Experience in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoints, Teams, and Outlook.
- ✓Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- ✓Excellent organizational, communication, and effective team building skills.
- ✓Certification in reliability (CRE, CMRP) is a plus.
- ✓Prior experience working in lumber mills or wood products manufacturing preferred.
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Hood Industries, Inc is seeking a Reliability Engineer to play a key role in our current operations at our Bogalusa, LA lumber facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring reliable performance and continuous improvement within our sawmill operations.
Purpose
Assist in leading the overall manufacturing operations by utilizing the Hood Management Philosophy, “The Hood Way.” Lead by engaging People and improving Processes to drive sustainable Performance. Assist in meeting the company’s production goals, while maintaining positive employee relations and operating within company policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Additional Information
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.