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Reliability Analyst

Koch
Augusta, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2026 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Analyst position at Koch?

Your Job

Leaf River Cellulose in New Augusta, Mississippi, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Reliability/Vibration Analyst to continue improving our reliability performance. The position will be performing predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment leading to increased uptime and reliability. This position will report to the Mechanical Asset Health Leader.

Our Team

The Leaf River Cellulose Mill is a cellulose plant, north of New Augusta, Mississippi. They produce filter grade pulp and market pulp, which is used in the manufacturing of coffee filters, automotive filters, printing paper, tissue paper, and coated paper.

What You Will Do

  • Embrace the Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
  • Maintain and optimize both online and offline vibration databases.
  • Ensure proper operation of all condition monitoring vibration systems.
  • Handheld data collection and analysis using a multi-channel spectrum analyzer.
  • Troubleshoot machinery problems using various PdM Technologies: Ultra Sonic, Vibration, Infrared Thermography, and Oil Analysis
  • Troubleshoot equipment using mechanical, electrical and process variables.
  • Share knowledge with technicians for maintaining and troubleshooting various process machines.
  • Collaborate with area Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability, assisting with equipment decisions, related to equipment health, and preventative maintenance.
  • Attend daily morning operation meetings and provide updates on equipment issues found
  • Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer standards.
  • Improve operational throughput by anticipating and preventing potential events.
  • Participate in failure analysis and perform corrective actions as requested.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of reliability maintenance strategies.
  • Willing to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Category II ISO Vibration Certification
  • 3 Years of vibration analyst experience
  • Experience understanding the mechanical and dynamic behavior of machines and equipment.
  • Experience diagnosing the root causes of vibration problems and recommending corrective actions.
  • Experience with online vibration data collection and analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of different types of machinery and their components (mechanical and electrical)


What Will Put You Ahead

  • CAT III or IV Vibration Certifications
  • Ultrasound monitoring and Thermal Imaging experience.
  • Knowledge in Online/Offline Motor Testing.
  • Machine balancing experience
  • Experience in complex machinery time-wave form signal analysis.
  • Experience with phase analysis
  • Experience with ODS and Modal technologies
  • Experience with a process data historian (i.e. PI, Parcview, etc.)
  • Experience with a CMMS writing work orders, material requests, and contracts


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

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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