Zeb Pontius

Zeb Pontius is a seasoned Reliability Superintendent at Sappi, where a strong focus on equipment reliability and maintenance is emphasized through the application of best practices and engineering principles. Previous roles include Maintenance Excellence Coordinator and Reliability Engineer/Supervisor, managing predictive and preventive maintenance programs in paper mill assets. Zeb's prior experience also encompasses positions at WestRock Company as a Sr. Reliability Maintenance Engineer, Georgia-Pacific LLC as a Reliability Engineer, and Domtar as an Entry Level Reliability Engineer, showcasing expertise in lubrication, predictive maintenance, and asset strategy development. Zeb holds a Master's Degree in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Miami University, complemented by earlier technical education and practical experience.