Electrical Reliability Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an Electrical Reliability Engineer to join our team in Toledo, OR! 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.

Electrical Engineers at the Toledo Mill have exposure to a wide away of systems such as instrumentation and controls, low and medium voltage motors, Synchronous motor and controls, D.C. motors and drives, VFD's, Steam power generation, low, medium, and high voltage switchgear, overhead lines, large relay protection systems, capacitor switching banks for VAR control, etc. Thorough knowledge and effective application of condition monitoring is critical for early detection of pending failures in these systems. The position also provides the necessary technical expertise to improve equipment reliability by evaluating and/or redesigning equipment and systems or through project management or capital project support.

Our Team

This individual plays a crucial role in helping to maintain the facility's electrical reliability through design and execution of effective programs and strategies to manage risk and mitigate the consequences of failures.

What You Will Do

• Work to improve the integrity and reliability of all low, medium, and high voltage Electrical Installations, Systems and Equipment for the facility. This includes but not limited to reliability improvements by developing engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other issues that adversely affect plant equipment operations, project management and trouble-shooting roles.
• Support training programs for maintenance and operations personnel for safe and reliable operation and maintenance of plant power distribution system
• Lead or support root cause analysis "RCA" efforts in areas of expertise and report outs. Compiling recommendations and implementation/close-out and follow-ups
• Work to develop and track up-to-date and best asset strategies for mill electrical equipment. Support development and optimization of PM's for all the electrical equipment. Will on a scheduled base, revisit the active PM's and validate using sound RCM methodologies
• Assist outage planning teams with developing electrical equipment work scopes and execution plans.
• Provide knowledge of various codes and standards, safety rules, laws, regulations, departmental policies and procedures, governing the design and installation of electrical equipment and systems in order to support system design reviews and improvements, construction, commissioning and start up support, etc.
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert, SME, specialist for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of complex or critical Electrical Systems and Equipment - Power Generation and Distribution, Transformers, Switchgear, Protection Relays, Electrical Switching, LV and MV Motors and Motor Starters, UPS and Battery Charger Systems, Variable Frequency Drives/Soft Starters, Electrical Actuators, Grounding Systems, Lighting, Cathodic Protection, Portable Electrical Equipment, etc.
• Estimate material and labor requirements for projects or assigned jobs, prepare material and contract requisitions in local CMMS system (Passport) for approval. Plan and lay out work in accordance with work requirements utilizing drawings, sketches, and manuals as necessary.
• Maintain close working interaction with the Maintenance groups along with other stakeholders such as Plant Leadership, Engineering, HES, Production, corporate C.O.E group, Key 3rd party contractors (OEM's, consultants, etc.), and Subject Matter Experts within Georgia Pacific to identify and resolve safety and reliability opportunities of the electrical assets

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of electrical safe work practices and understanding of industry codes
• Knowledge and experience with three phase electrical systems
• Knowledge of electric motors and motor controls and electrical protection schemes
• Knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, and controls

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) years or more experience in electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
• Knowledge of relay coordination, arc flash hazard and short circuit analysis
• Power System software experience such as EasyPower or SKM
• Formal RCA training in software systems such as PROACT or AOD
• Previous experience working with Passport computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.