Electrical Project Engineer (Valdosta Mill)

PCA; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for its Valdosta Mill. This role involves coordinating reliability programs and enhancing the performance of electrical machinery. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise to manage maintenance projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while working closely with operations personnel. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive continuous improvement, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

3 Weeks of Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with 2-5 years of electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and completion of mill reliability programs.
• Manage and develop key maintenance programs from conception to implementation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer (Valdosta Mill)

610-VALDOSTA MILL-S, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America ● Valdosta, GA, USA Req #21343

Thursday, January 9, 2025

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking resumes for Electrical Project Engineers in our Valdosta, GA Paper Mill.

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of mill reliability programs within the area of assigned responsibility. The engineer will help to define and participate in the development of electrical reliability programs to improve and maintain the reliability of electrical machinery in the mill. This includes providing technical direction, assistance, and solutions to maintenance and operating personnel.

Principle Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for managing all phases of developing key maintenance programs from conception through final implementation.
2. Work with key maintenance and engineering personnel to support daily, monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outages jobs within the field of electrical maintenance and engineering.
3. Some crossover activities to the mechanical maintenance programs will be required to deliver complete programs for all types of equipment.
4. Work with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete electrical or mechanical maintenance projects and programs including: necessary training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation and updates, etc.
5. Support the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
6. Focus on electrical equipment reliability.
7. Manage equipment tracking and rebuild programs.
8. Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
9. Input and update equipment information and documentation.
10. Develop equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of equipment.
11. Manage area equipment PM and maintenance programs.
12. Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages.
13. Assist with MS Project timelines for monthly and annual outages.
14. Plan and execute capital projects for maintenance replacements of equipment.
15. Effectively manage jobs for best result at lowest cost.
16. Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
17. Solve problems utilizing the mill’s RCFA program.
18. Effectively manage contractors for performing jobs.
19. Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience required.
2. A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience, or the equivalent, in electrical maintenance.
3. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
4. Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
2. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
3. Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
5. Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
6. Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
8. Strong planning and follow-up skills.
9. Excellent people and process management skills.

PAY & BENEFITS:

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 Weeks of Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.