Mechanical Integrity Coordinator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Big Island, VA is seeking a coordinator for Mechanical Integrity (Fixed Equipment) and PRD programs to enhance maintenance and operations. You will administer MI and PRD programs to ensure compliance with company requirements, regulatory codes, and RAGAGEP, collaborating with the Reliability Leader and SME teams.

The role emphasizes leading inspections, planning ITPM for fixed equipment, developing detailed work packages, outage coordination, and maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing and executing MI and PRD programs.
• Maintenance/reliability experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of RAGAGEP and in-service inspection standards.
• Familiarity with CPS/PSM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead MI and PRD programs ensuring inspections and repairs for tanks, piping, vessels, and relief devices.
• Manage ITPM plans for fixed equipment including planning and scheduling.
• Develop detailed work packages for routine and outage tasks with estimates and access needs.
• Coordinate outages and contractor activities within the maintenance process.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, reports, and recommendations.
• Provide technical content supporting mill departments with troubleshooting and cost estimates.
• Engage in CPS/PSM for ITMP plan development and review.
• Participate in DFR and ASI initiatives for maintainability.
• Collaborate with SME and leverage GP reliability network for best practices.
• Oversee inspection and repair of mill roofs and roofing contractors.

Skills

Mechanical integrity

PRD program management

Maintenance planning

Inspection coordination

Regulatory compliance

RAGAGEP knowledge

Process Safety Management

Outage planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

NBIC Authorized Inspector

API 510/653/570 inspector certs

Welding Inspector / API 577

Tools

Asset health databases

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific LLC has an exciting opportunity for a coordinator for Mechanical Integrity (Fixed Equipment) and Pressure Relief Device (PRD) programs to enhance the maintenance and operations at our Big Island, Virginia facility. The candidate will be responsible for administering the Mechanical Integrity (Fixed Equipment) and Pressure Relief Device (PRD) programs to ensure that 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) from industrial and professional organizations. This role reports to the Reliability Leader, providing for collaboration and inspections across the departments within the mill. Additionally, will work closely with corporate and peer subject matter experts (SME’s) for current and best practices.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific LLC has an exciting opportunity for a coordinator for Mechanical Integrity (Fixed Equipment) and Pressure Relief Device (PRD) programs to enhance the maintenance and operations at our Big Island, Virginia facility. The candidate will be responsible for administering the Mechanical Integrity (Fixed Equipment) and Pressure Relief Device (PRD) programs to ensure that 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) from industrial and professional organizations. This role reports to the Reliability Leader, providing for collaboration and inspections across the departments within the mill. Additionally, will work closely with corporate and peer subject matter experts (SME’s) for current and best practices.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. The mill employs about 330 people.

What You Will Do

• Lead the mechanical integrity and pressure relief device program to ensure compliance with inspections and recommended repairs related to tanks, piping systems, pressure vessels, and pressure relief devices.
• Manage inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance (ITPM) plans for fixed equipment, including planning, scheduling, and technical aspects.
• Develop detailed work packages for routine and outage tasks involving fixed equipment and pressure relief devices, specifying inspection methods, damage mechanisms, acceptance criteria, and providing cost and time estimates, access requirements (scaffold, manlift, etc.), cleaning, maintenance, and QA/QC needs.
• Manage effective outage and contractor coordination planning for all inspections within the maintenance and reliability work process.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of inspections, reports, and recommendations for all fixed equipment to enable consistent mechanical integrity and pressure relief devices.
• Provide technical content and recommendations supporting mill departments, including troubleshooting, problem-solving, cost estimates, and recommended solutions.
• Actively engage in site Chemical Process Safety (CPS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) specific to Inspection Testing and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plan development (new systems) and review (existing systems) focusing on all fixed equipment.
• Actively participate in the Design for Reliability (DFR – new equipment) and Asset Improvement Strategies (ASI – existing equipment) for accurate maintainability of fixed equipment and pressure relief devices.
• Work with other Georgia Pacific subject matter experts (SME) to share knowledge. Utilize appropriate strategies to improve equipment or operational strategies. Use GP reliability network to keep current with the latest technology, tools, and best practices.
• Responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of mill roofs. Management of roofing contractors, from selection, work scope, job performance, job completion evaluation, accruals and invoicing processing.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in managing and executing a mechanical integrity (fixed equipment) program and pressure relief device programs or equivalent.
• Maintenance and/or reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
• Working knowledge of in-service inspection/repair codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management and/ or Chemical Process Safety requirements.
• Familiarity with repair methods associated with fixed equipment.
• Program audit and assessment experience for continuous improvement for the programs.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Certified Authorized Inspector (NBIC).
• Certified Inspector for pressure vessels under API 510, tank inspections under API 653, and piping inspections under API 570.
• Certified Welding Inspector or API 577 certification.
• Familiarity with asset health databases or other inspection data management systems.
• Knowledge of failure modes and damage mechanisms common to the Pulp and Paper industry.

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $125,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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

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