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Georgia-Pacific LLC

Project Engineer

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Zachary, Louisiana, United States, 70791

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Project Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific LLC . Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a

Project 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 Project Engineer will play a critical role in planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects within the Georgia Pacific Paper Manufacturing Mill. This role requires a technically proficient engineer with strong project management skills who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have experience in paper manufacturing or a heavy industrial environment and a solid understanding of engineering principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Drive Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by leading through influence, fostering accountability, and supporting team development

Develop detailed project plans by working individually or with a team to finalize scopes, estimates, and justification support for projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design and functionality meet project requirements and ensure projects have a well-defined scope and objective up front

Form a complete project team as each project requires – including resources for accounting, receiving, construction, engineering, startup and training process technical and operations

Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring engineering standards and best practices are adhered to

Act as a liaison between engineering, operations, and other departments

Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure smooth project execution

Monitor and forecast project budgets, expenses, and resource allocations

Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions as necessary

Ensure all project deliverables meet the required quality standards

Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies

Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines, costs, or quality

Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders

Prepare and present project reports and performance metrics, manage a portfolio of projects across several operating areas

Participate in rotating weekend duty

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Minimum of three (3) years project engineering experience in paper manufacturing, pulp & paper, industrial or heavy industry

Strong knowledge of process engineering, project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Proven ability to manage complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management

Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience

Excellent communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills

What Will Put You Ahead

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field)

Experience working within Georgia-Pacific or a similar large-scale manufacturing environment

Certification in Project Management (PMP or similar)

Advanced education or certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management

Strong understanding of regulatory and environmental compliance standards relevant to paper and consumer products

Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop appropriate solutions

Experience working in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate\'s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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 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. 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 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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. Please click here for additional information.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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