MRO Repair & Reliability Specialist

About the role

The MRO Repair & Reliability Specialist is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of repairable MRO materials, vendor repair cycles, warranties, and repair‑related cost control. This position ensures high‑value components—including motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other repairable equipment—are properly identified, evaluated, repaired, tracked, and returned to service in accordance with mill and OEM standards. The role serves as a key liaison among Maintenance, Engineering, Storeroom, Operations, Procurement, and external repair vendors. Using technical knowledge, cost analysis, vendor management, and repair history, the specialist improves equipment reliability, material availability, repair turnaround time, and overall lifecycle cost. The position requires independent management of multiple repair cycles, evaluation of repair‑versus‑replace alternatives, identification of recurring equipment and vendor issues, and recommendations that support maintenance and reliability objectives.

Responsibilities

Repairable Material & Asset Management

• Own the end‑to‑end process for identifying, segregating, tracking, and managing repairable MRO materials and components.
• Maintain accurate visibility of repairable inventory, including material condition, location, repair status, cost, and expected return dates.
• Coordinate the movement of repairable materials between the mill and approved repair vendors.
• Ensure completed repairs are properly documented, inspected as appropriate, and returned to the correct inventory or operating location.
• Establish and maintain consistent processes to prevent repairable materials from accumulating in maintenance shops, operating areas, or other uncontrolled locations.
• Prioritize critical repairs based on operational needs, equipment criticality, material availability, and business impact.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and repair history for critical and high‑value repairable assets.

Vendor & Repair Management

• Obtain and evaluate repair quotations and coordinate vendor selection in accordance with Procurement requirements and established approval processes.
• Coordinate repair scope, technical specifications, testing requirements, and disposition decisions with Maintenance and Engineering.
• Manage vendor communications, purchase orders, shipping, repair status, and return logistics.
• Monitor vendor turnaround time, repair quality, cost performance, warranty performance, and recurring repair issues.
• Verify repair documentation, testing results, and applicable warranty coverage before equipment is returned to inventory or service.
• Pursue warranty claims, credits, rework, and other recoveries when appropriate.
• Develop productive relationships with repair vendors and service