Electrical Project Engineer - Georgia-Pacific

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join the team at our Savannah facility in Rincon, GA. This role is responsible for providing advanced engineering expertise to solve problems and implement changes to mill operations, production, and quality capabilities. This is accomplished by developing scopes, estimating costs, designing, managing construction, and recommending new equipment purchasing and installing or modifying existing equipment.

Our Team

The Savannah River Mill has been in operation since 1986 and is one of the largest tissue mills in the world. This facility produces both Retail and Away-From-Home Bath Tissue, Towels and Napkins with virgin and recycled fiber. It is located on the Savannah River approximately 25 miles from the coast.

Georgia-Pacific employees have the opportunity to influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Principle-Based Management. This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company. This position would work with a team of 10 engineers ranging in experience level in both the mechanical and electrical background. The team collaborates to support capital projects. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of capital projects from conceptualization through operational performance testing
• Lead project teams in the development and implementation of projects using Georgia-Pacific work process and front-end loading
• Responsible for the implementation of strategic capital initiatives
• Support the value drivers for the mill and the business by safely and responsibly delivering project goals including product quality, production, schedule, and cost
• Use the project management tools and techniques to complete all phases of the capital project including design, procurement, construction, system start-up, and record retention
• Utilize economic thinking to lead the project team in evaluation of project alternatives, equipment, vendors, and contractors
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and process control teams

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical College Diploma or higher in engineering, electrical or process controls OR in lieu of a degree, 5 or more years of project engineering or management experience supporting E&I or PLC controls related projects
• Experience with technical electrical specifications and drawings
• AutoCAD drafting experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical or Process Control Engineering
• Work experience as an electrical designer or project manager responsible for electrical projects up to $25mm
• Electrical work experience in the paper industry
• Electrical experience in automation and robotics
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System applications
• Experience developing, requesting funding, designing and executing capital expense projects in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in three phase and single phase power distribution distributive control systems

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. 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 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.

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. Please click here for additional information.

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