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Swire Shipping lists this Reliability Engineer opportunity in zachary, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 others 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's 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 improvement initiatives
Ability to manage projects effectively, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
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.
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. 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.
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.
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Worksite address
zachary, LA, 70791, US
Who can apply
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