UPM

Biorefinery

ReliabilityEngineer

lappeenranta, south karelia, finland FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Biorefinery
Problems you'll solve

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

Eligibility Requirements

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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