Mechanical Reliability Engineer

International Paper · Valliant, OK

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Level: Engineer
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $89k–$119k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 23 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Valliant, OK.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, AutoCAD
Base pay: $89k–$119k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Oklahoma: typical posted base $105k–$119k. This one lists $89k–$119k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 3 reliability engineer openings in Oklahoma, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 685 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay: About 14% below similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 53%
✓ Team leadership 29%
FMEA 22%
Automation 22%

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Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer at International Paper in other locations

International Paper lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Selma, AL · $101k–$148k

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Qualifications

✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
✓3-5 years of work experience
✓Certifications/endorsements for tank and pressure vessel inspection a plus
✓Possess good skills in written and oral communication, problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution.
✓Strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, INVENTOR, Finite Element Analysis, P&IDs, etc).
✓Ability to excel with minimal supervision in a team environment.
✓Willing to work weekend duty on a rotating basis.
✓Willing to work overtime or odd hours as required to meet goals, support operations during abnormal conditions, or to correct malfunctioning control systems or strategies.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Valliant Mill

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer reports to the Mechanical Reliability Engineering Manager at the Valliant Mill. The Valliant mill is a 5,000+ ton per day containerboard mill with 3 paper machines, 3 continuous digesters, 3 secondary fiber plants and a utilities/chemical recovery complex. It currently operates with over 400+ mill employees, 170+ contract maintenance employees, and 150+ other contractors in a results-oriented environment.

(include but are not limited to)

•Improve maintenance strategies/efficiencies, and overall equipment reliability, through the use of RCM and IP GMS methodologies.
•Assist Mill Teams with the implementation and sustaining of Reliability systems.
•Improve Reliability of equipment in area through execution of Action Items from Preventable Chronic Failures (PCF's), RCFA's, and Constrained Area Down Time (CADT) events
•Develop, execute, and sustain Reliability Deliberate Improvement Projects
•Schedule and coordinate outage related efforts and start-up of equipment in area
•Plan and execute inspection/repairs of tanks, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment
•Assist Capital Team with development and implementation of Capital projects in area
•Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to ensure the root causes are identified and corrective actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence
•Develop and continuously refine asset maintenance strategies to prevent equipment failures and eliminate unscheduled equipment downtime
•Audit execution of Equipment Care (EC) systems to ensure compliance and provide mechanism to "Check and Adjust"
•Lead Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities in designated area as a PdM advocate
•Be accountable for ensuring that PdM program for area is adequately integrated with Operations and sustainable

Key Competencies

•Action Oriented
•Functional/Technical Skills
•Informing
•Customer Focus
•Organizing
•Planning
•Priority Setting
•Process Management
•Problem-Solving

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.