MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Packaging Corporation of America; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a Fortune 500 company as a Mechanical Project Engineer in Valdosta, GA, where you will lead reliability programs to enhance machinery performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment. You will manage maintenance projects, develop training programs, and implement innovative solutions to improve equipment reliability. With a strong focus on safety and environmental responsibility, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about engineering, this position is perfect 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

• 2-5 years of electrical maintenance experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of developing maintenance programs.
• Support daily and scheduled maintenance outages.
• Utilize predictive maintenance to identify equipment issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Predictive Maintenance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

610-VALDOSTA MILL-S, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America ● Valdosta, GA, USA Req #20760

Friday, September 13, 2024

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 multiple Mechanical Project Engineer(s) in our Valdosta, GA Paper Mill.

The Mechanical Reliability 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 mechanical reliability programs to maintain and improve the reliability of machinery in the mill. This includes providing technical direction, assistance, and solutions to maintenance and operating personnel.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for managing all phases of developing key maintenance programs from conception through final implementation.
2. Will 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. Will 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. Supports 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. Performs 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:

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

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. Exhibit 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.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.