Recausticizing Engineer - Technical Center - Georgia-Pacific

We are seeking a candidate to fill the Recausticizing Engineer role in the Pulp, Power & Recovery Technical Center (TC). Utilization of Principle Based Management® and Frameworks to proactively support the development and execution of improvement plans for the Pulp and Paper Manufacturing site's Kraft Recovery equipment including Lime Kilns, Recausticizing, and Evaporators and associated auxiliary equipment. This role will be responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive results, creating superior value to meet GP's manufacturing vision.

This position can be home based. The position will report to Sr. Director of the Pulp, Power, and Recovery Technical Center and will work with multiple groups and disciplines throughout operations to improve asset performance and reliability.

Our Team

The Pulp, Power, and Recovery Technical Center team of 20+ employees primarily support Georgia Pacific's Consumer Products Group (CPG) operations. Manufacturing facilities include 3 integrated kraft mills, 3 recycle mills, and 5 market fiber mills. The group consist of Pulp Power and Recovery Subject Matter Experts for CPG, and team members that support our Cellulose, Packaging and Consumer Groups in areas of Risk Management, and key Improvement Programs.

What You Will Do

• Develop strong relationships with constituents in Operations, Engineering, and Businesses teams
• Perform benchmarking and gap closure analysis for the asset health and asset performance related to responsible assets
• Support the development and implementation of Design, Operate, and Maintain (DOM) standards for associated systems and assets
• Analyzing existing systems, developing strategies for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality
• Collaborate with remote monitoring resources to develop and optimize monitoring strategies for asset
• Work with manufacturing sites to adhere to DOM standards
• Support facility outages and ensure adherence to good maintenance planning and execution practices
• Accountable for creating value through technical support of multiple mill operations and being a valued resource in their day-to-day operations
• Identifying capital improvement opportunities and partnering with site and external engineering teams on development, execution, and commissioning of capital projects
• Working with operations and other resources to ensure minimum level of qualifications are met to operate and maintain assets.
• Comply with Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance in all activities with the objective of achieving zero incidents

Personal Attributes

• Proven capability of leading through influence; working with and through large cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of and work with BLRBAC, ASME, NFPA, IBC and similar codes/standards
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with ability to collect, distill, and analyze data to identify key insights
• Ability to recognize potential issues, identify alternatives, and make recommendations
• Demonstrated team/group facilitation experience - meetings, knowledge sharing, problem solving, etc.

• Experience utilizing subject matter expertise to optimize the operations and maintenance of Kraft Recovery equipment including Lime Kilns, Recausticizing, and Evaporators and associated auxiliary equipment
• Pulp and paper industry operations experience
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and process optimization
• Demonstrated experience in projects and implementation of project activities
• Experience utilizing sound judgment and reasoning to prioritize and execute upon competing priorities
• Experience effectively communicating and collaborating across multiple teams to exceed group production and quality goals
• Ability to travel at least 30%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, with a preference of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science

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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.

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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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