Reliability Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health savings account

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support the Port Hudson Plant in Zachary, LA. You will develop and implement maintenance strategies, analyze failure data, and lead projects to improve equipment reliability and cost effectiveness.

The role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, leveraging predictive maintenance techniques to anticipate issues and drive continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of paper manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience in paper/pulp manufacturing, industrial, or military environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with reliability engineering tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide influential leadership to support PBM culture.
• Analyze failure data to identify trends and root causes.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for equipment reliability.
• Apply predictive maintenance techniques (vibration, thermal, oil) to anticipate issues.
• Conduct FMEA to assess failure modes and effects.
• Monitor performance and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to build reliable systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Drive or participate in projects that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Identify safety hazards and promote preventive measures within the reliability team.

Skills

Paper manufacturing

Paper/pulp industry

Analytical skills

Reliability tools

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Reliability Engineer role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring that equipment and systems function consistently and effectively. This involves identifying potential issues and implementing solutions to enhance reliability, thereby improving productivity and reducing costs.

Our Team

The Port Hudson Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other’s and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Zachary/Port Hudson communities.

What You Will Do

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Analyze failure data to identify trends and root causes of equipment failures
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure optimal equipment performance and longevity
• Use predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil analysis to anticipate equipment issues before they lead to downtime
• Conduct FMEA to identify potential failure modes and their effects on operations
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop reliable systems and processes
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Stay connected with Georgia Pacific commitment to continuous improvement, you will lead or participate in projects aimed at enhancing quality, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Assist with the implementation of new technologies, conducting process audits, and driving a culture of innovation and problem-solving
• Identify potential safety hazards, implement preventive measures, and promote a culture of safety awareness among the reliability team

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Knowledge of paper manufacturing processes, equipment and industry standards
• Prior experience working within a paper/pulp manufacturing, industrial or military environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with reliability engineering tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in data analysis and predictive maintenance technologies
• Experience with root cause analysis and process control techniques
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvements initiatives
• Ability to manage projects effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

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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 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.

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