UPM
Biorefinery
ReliabilityEngineer
“Reliability Engineer at UPM. Skills: Reliability engineering, Process equipment reliability, Availability, Lifecycle performance, Maintenance. Improving the reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance of process equipment. Monitoring and analyzing equipment condition”
What You'll Achieve.
Direct impact on the operational reliability of production; See the results of their own efforts in the daily operations; Production stays stable, safe, and predictable
Industry & Context.
Structured, analytical work; Staying calm under pressure; Noticing early warning signals; Tenacity to work through complex technical documentation and data until the solution is clear; Systematically drive issues to root cause and sustainable resolution; Solution mindset; Patience and persistence to work through complex, detail-heavy topics until they are truly understood and improved for the long term
Security background check may be performed, UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant degree (e. g. , B. Eng. /M. Sc. in mechanical or process engineering, or similar), Knowledge of different NDT methods and hands-on experience applying them in failure analysis and condition assessment, Experience using maintenance management systems, IT skills and confidence working with technical data, reports, and structured documentation, Hands-on understanding of maintenance work and rotating and static industrial equipment, Familiarity with materials and equipment used in demanding industrial process environments, Excellent Finnish skills, Good written and spoken English
Nice to Have
Familiarity with RCM (Reliability‑Centered Maintenance) and RCA methods and tools, Familiarity with reliability modelling, risk‑based maintenance planning and related tools, Experience with industrial shutdowns, turnarounds, and/or technical investment projects
What You'll Do.
Improving the reliability
and lifecycle performance of process equipment
Monitoring and analyzing equipment condition
Investigating disturbances and equipment issues
Planning and supporting shutdowns and maintenance stops
Coordinating and supervising service providers
Keeping maintenance instructions and documentation clear
and continuously up to date
Contributing to occupational safety work
Participating actively in risk assessments and hazard elimination
Supporting the evaluation and implementation of maintenance-related investment and improvement projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develop the work together with a skilled team; Work closely together, supporting each other; Cooperation with operations; Coordinating and supervising service providers; Communicate clearly with different stakeholders
Communication Scope
Good written and spoken English; Communicate clearly with different stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Planning and supporting shutdowns and maintenance stops, Supporting the evaluation and implementation of maintenance-related investment and improvement projects
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