Reliability Engineer - Koch Industries : Job Details

Our Georgia-Pacific mill in Toledo OR is seeking innovative and forward thinkers to consider joining our team as a Reliability Engineer. This position will work with the Reliability Leader and other departments (operations, engineering, maintenance) to develop and execute strategies to increase the equipment Reliability. This position requires a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a multi-faceted environment. This position will require team skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 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. This position will also be expected to provide technical and engineering support and troubleshooting advice to maintenance and various 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.

Georgia-Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. Many outdoor activities are available near the mill including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.

What You Will Do

• Integrates best maintenance technologies into predictive, preventive, and condition-based maintenance programs
• Provides reliability support for capital and expense projects
• Provides reliability support to Maintenance and Operations (troubleshooting, problem solving, cost estimating and implementation of mechanical design solutions)
• Provide support to operational areas with emphasis on short and long-term reliability improvements
• Provide leadership to drive continuous improvement with asset and site reliability
• Participate and lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) efforts to identify root causes of complex and/or repetitive problems and put in place executable corrective actions
• Develop, implement and support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment (vibration analysis, lubrication program, oil analysis, ultrasonic, infrared, NDT, thermography, MCE testing, and precision maintenance)
• Review plans for new equipment and contribute to the Design for Reliability process by validating reliability and maintainability of the systems
• Support implementation of reliability processes aimed at developing skilled maintenance and operating personnel who operate with a reliability-centric mindset
• Analyze operational data (KPIs, OEE, etc.) to identify gaps and areas of potential improvement
• Work with other Reliability Engineers to share knowledge and gain expertise in development of mill wide reliability strategies Actively participate in design and implementation of Asset Improvement Strategies for systems to improve production and uptime

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or Three (3)+ years of mechanical/reliability experience in a manufacturing, industrial, chemistry, oil & gas, or military environment (i.e., Quality Inspector, Certified Weld Inspector, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead

• Pulp and Paper industry experience
• Vibration Training/Qualifications
• NADCAP or Pressure Vessel Inspection Experience
• Certification or continued education in reliability applications, practices, and management
• Experience with Reliability Improvement tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Preventative/Predictive maintenance, KPIs Six Sigma experience or certification

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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.

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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.

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