Entry Level Reliability Specialist Jobs
New grad reliability specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Energy, with employers like SpaceX, Georgia-Pacific, and Akamai Technologies hiring at this level now.
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Reliability Engineer at our Toledo, OR containerboard mill. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive reliability and performance improvements primarily focused on our paper machine operations. This position will be instrumental in gathering and analyzing data, then driving reliability performance improvements and leading the mill to a higher state of reliability.
Our Team
Georgia Pacific Toledo is one of five containerboard manufacturing sites within our Packing & Cellulose division. They are also a recycling leader in the Northwest United Sates. The team is currently comprised of 480+ dedicated employees. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean and offers many local outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.
What You Will Do
- Promote the growth of our culture by utilizing our mental models in interactions with mill team members, GP team members, vendors, and visitors
- Assist in connecting operators to overall long-term vision as well as business unit metrics
- Coordinate/Facilitate the departments machine outage preparation and execution meetings
- Develop and lead equipment reliability improvement initiatives
- Document and close the loop on troubleshooting activities, improvement ideas, operating procedural changes, change of work practices, and training
- Analyze and communicate key reliability measures and suggest new measures as needed (to include updating the Asset Availability Database)
- Lead/participate in the RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis), ASI (Asset Strategy Improvements) and other processes designed to identify and eliminate operational and equipment problems
- Help drive RCFA recommendations to completion
- Coordinate handoffs to the Reliability Engineering group
- Work closely with the Engineers, Capability Leaders, and operators to build skill and capabilities of operators
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience working in a paper, chemicals, manufacturing or utility operations environment
- Experience leading/participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCFA) efforts
- Experience analyzing operating data to help develop asset strategies or process improvements
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- Specific experience in paper machine operations
- Experience leading people and teams
- Experience with PI Historian or PARCview
- Experience with reliability-based maintenance and operations
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Reliability Engineer at our Toledo, OR containerboard mill. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive reliability and performance improvements primarily focused on our paper machine operations. This position will be instrumental in gathering and analyzing data, then driving reliability performance improvements and leading the mill to a higher state of reliability.
Our Team
Georgia Pacific Toledo is one of five containerboard manufacturing sites within our Packing & Cellulose division. They are also a recycling leader in the Northwest United Sates. The team is currently comprised of 480+ dedicated employees. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean and offers many local outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.
What You Will Do
- Promote the growth of our culture by utilizing our mental models in interactions with mill team members, GP team members, vendors, and visitors
- Assist in connecting operators to overall long-term vision as well as business unit metrics
- Coordinate/Facilitate the departments machine outage preparation and execution meetings
- Develop and lead equipment reliability improvement initiatives
- Document and close the loop on troubleshooting activities, improvement ideas, operating procedural changes, change of work practices, and training
- Analyze and communicate key reliability measures and suggest new measures as needed (to include updating the Asset Availability Database)
- Lead/participate in the RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis), ASI (Asset Strategy Improvements) and other processes designed to identify and eliminate operational and equipment problems
- Help drive RCFA recommendations to completion
- Coordinate handoffs to the Reliability Engineering group
- Work closely with the Engineers, Capability Leaders, and operators to build skill and capabilities of operators
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience working in a paper, chemicals, manufacturing or utility operations environment
- Experience leading/participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCFA) efforts
- Experience analyzing operating data to help develop asset strategies or process improvements
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- Specific experience in paper machine operations
- Experience leading people and teams
- Experience with PI Historian or PARCview
- Experience with reliability-based maintenance and operations
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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Entry Level Reliability Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level reliability specialist job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or academic projects that demonstrate familiarity with preventive maintenance, failure analysis, or reliability engineering principles. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand root cause analysis tools and can read technical documentation. A relevant engineering degree, a certification like CMRP, or documented project work gives you a concrete edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level reliability specialists?
Companies hiring entry level reliability specialists right now include SpaceX, Georgia-Pacific, and Akamai Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, energy producers, and industrial facilities tend to be the most active, since they rely on structured reliability programs and need junior staff to support asset management and equipment uptime goals.
Are there remote entry level reliability specialist jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level involve on-site equipment and facilities work. About 23% of entry level reliability specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to focus on data analysis, reliability modeling, or reporting support rather than hands-on maintenance. Hybrid roles are more common at larger organizations with dedicated reliability engineering teams.
Are these new grad reliability specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work as qualifying background, and does not require prior full-time reliability employment. Look for postings that mention training programs or mentorship as a signal the employer is open to developing early-career candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level reliability specialists?
Entry Level reliability specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate capital-intensive equipment and production lines where even junior reliability support contributes directly to reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.