Manufacturing Support Engineer - Paper Technical Center

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is recruiting for a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our Paper Technical Center that is part of the Manufacturing Technical Group. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to a variety of paper making assets across Georgia Pacific's North America facilities and will have a strong capability to work with both hourly and salary employees.

The role emphasizes diagnosing issues, leading improvements, traveling up to 70% and mentoring team members, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years combined experience in manufacturing/engineering roles supporting paper making.
• Ability to read P&ID's, layout drawings, and mechanical drawings.
• Willing to travel up to 70% of the time (including weekends, nights, and holidays).
• Willing and able to wear PPE and work in challenging production environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities for processes and equipment at production sites.
• Support trials of new process technology and assess applicability.
• Assist installation, commissioning, and optimization of new assets.
• Prioritize improvement lists for asset owners based on business needs.
• Develop standardized operating and maintenance strategies with SMEs.
• Review maintenance and downtime data to identify equipment needs.
• Coordinate efforts to restore asset performance with internal/third-party support.
• Plan outage activities with operations teams.
• Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot machine issues and keep assets ready.
• Train and mentor mill personnel in diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Leadership by influence

Manufacturing/operations experience

Strong communication

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper Science / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is recruiting for a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our Paper Technical Center that is part of the Manufacturing Technical Group. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to a variety of paper making assets across Georgia Pacific's North America facilities and will have a strong capability to work with both hourly and salary employees.

Our Team

Utilization of Principle-Based Management and Frameworks to proactively support and grow the diagnostic tools and knowledge for the Paper Manufacturing site’s paper machines. This would include diagnosing root cause of operational issues, leading and assisting local resources in resolution of issues, identifying improvement opportunities through assessments, developing expertise in others, and maintaining knowledge of emerging technologies. This role does require domestic travel on a regular basis.

What You Will Do

• Work with hourly and salaried personnel at production sites to identify improvement opportunities for both processes and equipment through site assessments
• Support trials of new process technology and equipment and provide assessment of applicability with existing asset base
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new assets
• Assist asset owners in managing and prioritizing lists of improvement opportunities for their respective assets based on business need
• Work with Subject Matter Experts and operations personnel within Georgia Pacific to develop standardized operating and maintenance strategies for similar assets and equipment
• Review maintenance and downtime data to identify production equipment that needs repair, replacement, or reconfiguration
• Coordinate and lead efforts to return asset performance to optimized base case with third party support and internal resources as needed
• Assist in planning specific outage activities with operations teams to ensure that desired results are achieved
• Utilize diagnostic service equipment to troubleshoot machine issues. Maintain equipment in optimum working condition to be mobilized when needed.
• Train and mentor others on team and mill personnel in proper procedures for diagnostic equipment

Personal Attributes

• Proven capability of leading through influence; working with and through large cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations experience within the pulp and paper industry. Tissue experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated team/group facilitation experience - meetings, knowledge sharing, problem-solving, etc.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years combined experience in manufacturing/engineering role(s) supporting paper making operations. Tissue papermaking experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and expertise in specific paper making equipment and process areas: stock prep operations, headbox design and operation, yankee steam systems, hood systems, sheet handling, and reel systems
• Able to read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID's), layout drawings, and mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, communicate with, and mentor others in a manufacturing environment
• Willing and able to travel up to 70% of the time (including occasional weekends, nights, and holidays when needed)
• Willing and able to wear the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (i.e. hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, fall protection, respirator, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs) while at production facilities
• Willing and able to work in operating environments that include platforms and catwalks, elevated temperatures, and variable humidity levels

For this role, we anticipate paying $120K - $160K

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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.