Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Paper

Georgia-Pacific; Brewton (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead RCFA/FMEA efforts, develop robust maintenance strategies, and support ongoing reliability improvements for paperboard production assets.

You will analyze KPI data, drive continuous improvement, and partner with cross-functional teams to enhance uptime and safety at the Brewton facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or significant related experience.
• Reliability experience in a manufacturing/industrial or military environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCFA and FMEA efforts to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety excellence across the plant.
• Develop, implement, and support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Review plans for new equipment and contribute to reliability validation.
• Analyze KPIs and OEE data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and asset reliability across the site.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

RCFA

Vibration analysis

Ultrasound analysis

Infrared analysis

NDT

Thermography

Six Sigma

Predictive maintenance

Job description

• Participate in and lead effective Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) efforts to identify root causes of complex and/or repetitive problems and put in place executable corrective actions
• Support in all areas to meet Environmental, Health & Safety excellence
• Support the Mill Lubrication Program, Precision and Predictive maintenance programs
• Facilitate area Prioritization meetings to set effective maintenance work schedules
• Provide support to operational areas with emphasis on short and long-term reliability improvements
• Provide leadership to drive continuous improvement with asset and site reliability
• Develop, implement, and support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment (vibration analysis, lubrication program, oil analysis, ultrasonic, infrared, NDT, thermography, MCE testing, and precision maintenance)
• Review plans for new equipment and contribute to the Design for Reliability process by validating reliability and maintainability of the systems
• Support implementation of reliability processes aimed at developing skilled maintenance and operating personnel who operate with a reliability-centric mindset
• Analyze operational data (KPIs, OEE, etc.) to identify gaps and areas of potential improvement
• Work with other Reliability Engineers to share knowledge and gain expertise in development of mill wide reliability strategies
• Actively participate in design and implementation of Asset Improvement Strategies for systems to improve production and uptime
• Apply sound logic and scientific principles to problem solving
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and customers simultaneously
• Work both individually with little supervision and together with a team

Our Team

The Brewton Mill produces white top linerboard and solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard. The SBS material is used to make GP's Dixie plates. White top linerboard is used in production of corrugated containers and displays. To learn more about our Bleach Board Division, visit www.gppackaging.com

Learn more about our Brewton facility and employees here: We Are: Brewton

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or significant related experience
• Reliability experience in a manufacturing/industrial or military environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, and Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead

• Pulp and Paper industry experience
• Certification or continued education in reliability applications, practices, and management
• Experience with Reliability Improvement tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Preventative/Predictive maintenance, KPIs
• Experience with vibration, ultrasound, or infrared analysis
• Six Sigma experience or certification

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 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 300,000 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 ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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 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.