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Georgia-Pacific 2027 - Electrical Reliability Engineer (EDP) - Brewton, AL
Location(s)
Brewton, Alabama
Company
Georgia-Pacific
Career Field
Engineering
Job Number
196866
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an entry level Electrical Reliability Engineer (EDP) for our containerboard mill in Brewton, AL. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the electrical systems and equipment that keep a large manufacturing operation running safely and reliably. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to solve real-world challenges, strengthen equipment performance, and bring improvement projects from concept through completion. This role provides exposure to a variety of projects while giving you opportunities to troubleshoot problems, work with outside partners, and build practical knowledge of mill operations. You’ll also help identify better ways to maintain and improve electrical systems, contributing to safer, more reliable, and more efficient operations while developing your technical and project leadership skills. 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.
Our Team
The Brewton mill is in south central Alabama about an hour from Mobile, AL, Pensacola, FL, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. The team is made up of 450 employees who produce white top linerboard and solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard. The SBS material is used to make GP's Dixie plates. White top linerboard is used in production of corrugated containers and displays. This position is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization with tremendous growth potential. The most recent $160M capital investment was completed in late 2024. Brewton was also the first fully integrated pulp and paper mill in the US to receive an Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To learn more about our Bleach Board Division, visit www.gppackaging.com
What You Will Do
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Assist with the design, implementation, and startup of capital and expense projects, working closely with internal and external partners
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Work with operations and capital engineering to ensure project execution and success
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Partner with operators, technicians, and engineers to develop sustainable solutions to recurring issues, increasing equipment uptime and design efficiency
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Consult with equipment vendors and contractors for procurement and project execution
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Oversee the testing and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring they meet performance criteria and comply with safety regulations and standards
Identify and resolve electrical issues during operation alongside maintenance technicians while participating in continuous improvement across the mill
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
- Eligible for full-time employment in May of 2027
What Will Put You Ahead
- Internship or Co-Op in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience with electrical and control systems projects including design, codes, construction, programming, commissioning, or troubleshooting
- AutoCAD experience
- Experience working with and troubleshooting PLCs, motors, DCS, transformers, MCCs, Medium Voltage and VFDs
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. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
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. 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, aquí, or tu).
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