Project Engineer

Georgia-Pacific; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Pennington, Alabama, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital and non-capital projects, driving mill-wide success at the Naheola Paper Mill.

You will develop scope, budgets, schedules and risk plans, track costs and manage vendors, plus provide regular updates to stakeholders and project owners to ensure alignment with goals. The role emphasizes safety and disciplined execution in a challenging manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in engineering, maintenance or operations within industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office).
• Willing to work extended schedules during critical execution periods, outages, and on weekend/holiday call.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety through 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

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

Georgia Pacific is seeking a Project Engineer to join our engineering team at the Naheola Paper Mill operation in Pennington, Alabama. This position is responsible for overseeing the successful completion of capital projects and non‑capital projects, focusing on mill wide success.

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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience working in an engineering, maintenance or operations function within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word (i.e. creating documents), Excel (i.e. creating/updating spreadsheets), and Outlook (i.e. scheduling meeting invites & emailing)
• Willing and able to work an extended schedule during critical execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call

What Will Put You Ahead

• Project management and project engineering experience
• Experience working in a pulp and paper mill
• Experience with Microsoft Project

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.

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