Georgia Pacific
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Georgia-Pacific Big Island mill in Big Island, Va is seeking innovative and forward thinkers to consider joining our team as a Reliability Engineer. This position will report to the Reliability Manager. The Reliability Engineer will work with other departments (operations, engineering, maintenance, consultants, vendors, contractors) to develop and execute strategies to increase reliability. It requires a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a multi-faceted environment. The ideal candidate should also have a strong sense of personal drive, a desire to develop expertise, and the ability to work without constant supervision. The role will require team skills, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills and will be expected to provide technical, engineering support, and troubleshooting advice to maintenance/operational areas.
This position will utilize a core set of principles to drive continuous improvement in safety and performance. Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.
Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. The mill employs about 330 people.
What You Will Do
Actively participate in driving a safety culture where employees address unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors and make suggestions for improvements.
Support Environmental, Health & Safety excellence and operational areas with a focus on reliability improvements.
Provide leadership for continuous improvement in asset and site reliability, mentoring hourly direct reports.
Lead and support Lubrication and Vibration Technicians in program execution, including oil analysis, new technology implementation, and material procurement.
Ensure adherence to lubrication and vibration routes, resolve Atonix Alerts, and optimize lubrication products.
Develop, implement, and support equipment and operational asset strategies with predictive/preventive technologies such as:
vibration analysis, ultrasonic, infrared, NDT, thermography, electric motor testing, precision maintenance, lubrication, or oil analysis to extend the usable life of the assets.
Participate or lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) efforts, to identify root causes of complex and/or repetitive problems and put in place executable corrective actions.
Analyze operational targets and equipment costs to identify gaps utilizing data driven analysis for potential improvement solutions. Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, or others to vet opportunities and/or execute improvements.
Work with other Georgia Pacific Reliability subject matter experts (SME) to share knowledge. Utilize appropriate strategies to improve equipment or operational strategies. Use GP reliability network to keep current with the latest technology, tools, and best practices.
Ensure inspections, PMs, and QA/QC methods deployed can identify the damage mechanisms as early as possible.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement for contribution-motivated employees to ensure a high level of value creation.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in engineering or Five (5) + years of mechanical/reliability experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemistry, oil & gas, or military environment
Experience with reliability improvement tools to reduce unplanned downtime
Basic understanding of lubrication and best practices
Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and/or other tools to communicate and analyze data
What Will Put You Ahead
Industrial reliability and/or maintenance experience
Pulp & Paper experience
Experience in implementing effective reliability strategies that support a culture of continuous improvement Certification or continued education in reliability applications, practices, and management
Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) or similar programs
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for direct reports
Experience working in vibration monitoring systems
Vibration training and/or certifications
Lubrication training and/or certifications
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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This position will utilize a core set of principles to drive continuous improvement in safety and performance. Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.
Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Big Island, VA containerboard mill is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River and produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. The mill employs about 330 people.
What You Will Do
Actively participate in driving a safety culture where employees address unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors and make suggestions for improvements.
Support Environmental, Health & Safety excellence and operational areas with a focus on reliability improvements.
Provide leadership for continuous improvement in asset and site reliability, mentoring hourly direct reports.
Lead and support Lubrication and Vibration Technicians in program execution, including oil analysis, new technology implementation, and material procurement.
Ensure adherence to lubrication and vibration routes, resolve Atonix Alerts, and optimize lubrication products.
Develop, implement, and support equipment and operational asset strategies with predictive/preventive technologies such as:
vibration analysis, ultrasonic, infrared, NDT, thermography, electric motor testing, precision maintenance, lubrication, or oil analysis to extend the usable life of the assets.
Participate or lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) efforts, to identify root causes of complex and/or repetitive problems and put in place executable corrective actions.
Analyze operational targets and equipment costs to identify gaps utilizing data driven analysis for potential improvement solutions. Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, or others to vet opportunities and/or execute improvements.
Work with other Georgia Pacific Reliability subject matter experts (SME) to share knowledge. Utilize appropriate strategies to improve equipment or operational strategies. Use GP reliability network to keep current with the latest technology, tools, and best practices.
Ensure inspections, PMs, and QA/QC methods deployed can identify the damage mechanisms as early as possible.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement for contribution-motivated employees to ensure a high level of value creation.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in engineering or Five (5) + years of mechanical/reliability experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemistry, oil & gas, or military environment
Experience with reliability improvement tools to reduce unplanned downtime
Basic understanding of lubrication and best practices
Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and/or other tools to communicate and analyze data
What Will Put You Ahead
Industrial reliability and/or maintenance experience
Pulp & Paper experience
Experience in implementing effective reliability strategies that support a culture of continuous improvement Certification or continued education in reliability applications, practices, and management
Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) or similar programs
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for direct reports
Experience working in vibration monitoring systems
Vibration training and/or certifications
Lubrication training and/or certifications
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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