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Electrical Engineer
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, South Carolina, Darlington | |
 Jan 17, 2025 | |
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Dixie products manufacturing facility located in Darlington, South Carolina has an opening for an Electrical Engineer reporting directly to our Maintenance & Reliability Manager and will serve as a technical subject matter expert for electrical systems and infrastructure within our manufacturing operation. In this role you will play a crucial role in maintaining safe reliable operations through the design and execution of electrical strategies and projects to focused on managing risk, improving performance, and maintaining the reliability of electrical systems throughout the facility on both facility infrastructure and production assets. Our Team The Darlington Dixie plant has been in operation for nearly 85 years and is one of the largest employers in Darlington County. Owned by Georgia-Pacific, the site boasts more than 400 employees and produces plates, bowls, and other tableware products. Affectionately known as "Dixie Cup" by many in Darlington - the plant shifted its focus to exclusively making plates and bowls in 2020 as part of a $145 million facility upgrade and expansion project. For nearly a century, we've created products that make lives easier. From the first disposable paper cup to our strong and stylish modern plates, the history of Dixie is one of bringing people together. What You Will Do * Provide on-the-floor electrical engineering support to operations & maintenance to understand equipment performance, troubleshoot issues in a timely manner, and evaluate system capabilities. * Analyze production / reliability data to understand long-term trends and the effectiveness of our asset strategies on equipment performance. * Monitor equipment and electrical system performance KPI's to identify opportunities for improvement or areas of concern and drive actions needed to improve overall performance and reliability. * Partner with Darlington's Technical / Business Risk Leader to ensure the site's electrical program and associated asset strategies meet overall objectives around effectiveness, value, and costs. * Collaborate with other engineers and departments to develop and implement electrical process improvements and integrate new technologies. * Ensure regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. * Manage and oversee electrical projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. * Develop and maintain documentation for electrical systems, including schematics, diagrams, and manuals. * Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams. * Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. * Actively participate in driving a safety culture where employees address unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors and participate and make suggestions for improvements. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field. * Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, and equipment. * Proficiency in using electrical design software and tools. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Strong communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. * Strong computer application and systems proficiency. What Will Put You Ahead * Experience with PLC programming and automation systems. * Experience with data visualization tools * Familiarity with industry specific standards and regulations. * Prior experience as a project engineer and/or electrical maintenance technician. * Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other reliability methodologies. * Experience working in a high-volume automated manufacturing facility with converting, consumer products / packaging, printing / paper making machinery. 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 [1] 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 [2] 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 [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). #LI-JB4 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |