Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Georgia Pacific in Brewton, Alabama is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee capital and non-capital projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and resources align with business goals. The role emphasizes safety, budget tracking, and proactive communication with project owners.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must participate in rotating weekend duty.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training, adherence to safety policies, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project deliverables
• Develop project scope, objectives, and goals
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, provide input to risk management plans, and anticipate risks that could adversely impact project success or mill operations
• Perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards expected, specifications cited, and relevant governing body regulatory requirements - Ensure proper acceptance tests and inspection criteria are project integrated
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Participate in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans
• Participate in the development of criteria for, and evaluation of, equipment and technical suppliers
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress - Communicate with project owners to ensure alignment to project goals
• Delegate tasks to project team members best positioned to complete same and motivate them to complete tasks on time
• Participate in rotating weekend duty to provide operational support as project engineering representative on weekends and holidays

Skills

Project management experience

Manufacturing experience

Weekend duty readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Project

Asset Suite

Job description

Your Job

Georgia Pacific is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for a Project Engineer to join our team in Brewton, Alabama. This position is responsible for overseeing the successful completion of capital projects and non-capital projects while managing the scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and resources of the projects. This requires successfully managing relevant project team personnel, setting deadlines, communicating with project owners about the state of the project, ensuring projects stay on track and on budget, and adjusting as needed to meet new requirements. Long-term value is created through the application of the company's business philosophy of Principle Based Management and Georgia-Pacific's Guiding Principles.

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

What You Will Do

• Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training, adherence to safety policies, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project deliverables
• Develop project scope, objectives, and goals
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, provide input to risk management plans, and anticipate risks that could adversely impact project success or mill operations
• Perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards expected, specifications cited, and relevant governing body regulatory requirements - Ensure proper acceptance tests and inspection criteria are project integrated
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Participate in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans
• Participate in the development of criteria for, and evaluation of, equipment and technical suppliers
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress - Communicate with project owners to ensure alignment to project goals
• Delegate tasks to project team members best positioned to complete same and motivate them to complete tasks on time
• Participate in rotating weekend duty to provide operational support as project engineering representative on weekends and holidays

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word (i.e. creating documents), Excel (i.e. creating/updating spreadsheets), and Outlook (i.e. scheduling meeting invites & emailing)
• Must participate in rotating weekend duty

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) or more years of project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Pulp and paper mill experience
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Asset Suite

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.

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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.

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.