Fixed Equipment Leader

Georgia Pacific; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Fixed Equipment / Mechanical Integrity Leader to strengthen the maintenance program at the Savannah River Mill in Rincon, Georgia. You will lead the Fixed Equipment team, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and company standards while driving reliability across boilers, vessels, tanks, and piping.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and project teams, develop risk-based inspection plans, and own data in SAP and inspection systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of maintenance or reliability experience in a manufacturing, industrial, chemical, oil and energy, or military environment.
• 3+ years of experience managing and executing a fixed equipment or mechanical integrity program.
• Experience working with in-service inspection and repair codes (API 510, API 570, API 653).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mill's fixed equipment (mechanical integrity) program, building a sustainable, risk-based approach that keeps boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and piping safe, compliant, and reliable.
• Prioritize fixed equipment work based on risk, value, compliance, and business needs, and own the site's 5-year fixed equipment plan, aligning inspections with outage windows and funding.
• Develop inspection plans, maintenance strategies, and repair procedures, and make sure every inspection finding and non-conformance has a clear repair or risk decision.
• Serve as site owner of fixed equipment inspection data, tools, and records, keeping equipment, maintenance plans, and documentation accurate in SAP and the inspection database.
• Track program metrics and review progress with mill leadership on a standard cadence, applying best practices to standardize how the program is executed.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and capital project teams, providing technical expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and mechanical design solutions.
• Influence the design and construction of new fixed equipment so it is maintainable, reliable, and safe to operate.
• Ensure inspectors and contractors who inspect, test, and repair fixed equipment are qualified and follow the right procedures, and represent the program in internal and regulatory audits.
• Help the organization recognize equipment deficiencies early and put controls in place so they never lead to serious incidents.

Skills

Mechanical integrity

Risk-based maintenance

Inspection coordination

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Visual AIM

NBIC

ASME B31 piping

ASME BPVC

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Equipment / Mechanical Integrity Leader to enhance the maintenance and operations at our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, Georgia. This role will be part of the Fixed Equipment team and will report to the mill Reliability Leader. You will be responsible for administering the Fixed Equipment (Mechanical Integrity) program to ensure the facility complies with all company requirements and recommendations, regulatory requirements, and relevant codes, standards, guidelines, and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).

Our Team

You will join the Reliability team at the Savannah River Mill, which supports Pulp, Paper, Converting, and Utilities. You will work alongside the mill's fixed equipment engineer, inspectors, and the CPG Asset Care fixed equipment team, while the broader Reliability team leads vibration, lubrication, precision maintenance, and electrical reliability programs.

What You Will Do

• Lead the mill's fixed equipment (mechanical integrity) program, building a sustainable, risk-based approach that keeps boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and piping safe, compliant, and reliable
• Prioritize fixed equipment work based on risk, value, compliance, and business needs, and own the site's 5-year fixed equipment plan, aligning inspections with outage windows and funding
• Develop inspection plans, maintenance strategies, and repair procedures, and make sure every inspection finding and non-conformance has a clear repair or risk decision
• Serve as site owner of fixed equipment inspection data, tools, and records, keeping equipment, maintenance plans, and documentation accurate in SAP and the inspection database
• Track program metrics and review progress with mill leadership on a standard cadence, applying best practices to standardize how the program is executed
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and capital project teams, providing technical expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and mechanical design solutions
• Influence the design and construction of new fixed equipment so it is maintainable, reliable, and safe to operate
• Ensure inspectors and contractors who inspect, test, and repair fixed equipment are qualified and follow the right procedures, and represent the program in internal and regulatory audits
• Help the organization recognize equipment deficiencies early and put controls in place so they never lead to serious incidents

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of maintenance or reliability experience in a manufacturing, industrial, chemical, oil and energy, or military environment
• 3+ years of experience managing and executing a fixed equipment or mechanical integrity program
• Experience working with in-service inspection and repair codes (API 510, API 570, API 653)
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certification as an API 510 (pressure vessel), API 570 (piping), or API 653 (storage tank) inspector, or as an NBIC Authorized Inspector
• Experience with NBIC, NB-23 and original codes of construction (ASME B31 Piping, ASME BPVC)
• Experience with SAP
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or API 577 certification
• Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) mechanical integrity requirements
• Experience with asset health or inspection data management systems, such as Visual AIM
• Experience troubleshooting damage mechanisms and failure modes common to pulp and paper mills, including boilers, tanks, piping, and pressure vessels
• Pulp and paper industry experience, program audit or assessment experience, and project management experience

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.

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.