Mechanical Project Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team in Halsey, Oregon. The Mechanical Project Engineer will be involved with both leading and supporting project teams in the development and implementation of projects using Georgia-Pacific capital project work processes. The position will be involved for the complete life cycle of capital and major maintenance projects including definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and close out. The Mechanical Project Engineer will also provide troubleshooting support to minimize downtime and maximize process efficiencies, as well as execute projects for asset and process improvements. This position will also support the knowledge and skill development for technical team members.

Our Team

Our Halsey Mill is located on Willamette Valley and is centrally located near the beach and mountains with several forms of outdoor recreational activities. The Halsey Mill is roughly 30 minutes from the college towns of Corvallis and Eugene, and 90 miles south of Portland, OR giving abundant options for regional attractions and forms of entertainment. This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety projects and training, adherence to safety policies and reporting, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project deliverables
• Work with internal customers to develop project scope, objectives, and goals
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements, track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, provide input to risk management plans, and anticipate risks that could adversely impact project success or mill operations
• Ensure proper acceptance tests and inspection criteria are identified during scoping, perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards expected, specifications cited, and relevant governing body regulatory requirements
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Participate in the development of equipment specifications and installation requirements along with commissioning plans
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers, assign tasks, communicate expected deliverables, and supervise work
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders to ensure alignment to project goals
• Update equipment documentation (drawings, bill of materials, work orders, troubleshooting guides, etc.) to reflect changes made by project activities
• Act as a mentor to early-career engineers and help them develop capabilities and experience

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree with two (2) or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment. In lieu of a degree additional manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and project management software
• Flexibility to occasional extended work schedule during critical execution periods, mill outages and while being on weekend/holiday call

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Design and modeling experience
• Five (5) or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Project Management Professional Certificate
• Experience working in a pulp and paper mill

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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 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 300,000 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).