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Electrical Controls Engineer

Georgia-Pacific | Madison, GA, United States

Posted Date 9/10/2024
Description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Engineer for our plywood mill in Madison, GA. The Process Control Engineer will be the specialist for all aspects of automation in the plywood operation. This position will also provide advanced engineering expertise to solve problems and implement changes using process control technologies. This includes developing scope, estimating costs and designing projects to install equipment and systems that support the improvement operation.

If you are a someone who is a self-starter who works well under minimal supervision in a team environment, then this may be the role for you!


What You Will Do

  • Advanced PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley Contrologix experience required)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and maintain plant network systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot and configure industrial HMIs
  • Ability to troubleshoot, configure and install AC and DC drives
  • Able to create drawings and schematics for electrical installations
  • Shares knowledge, coordinates, and communicates effectively to all levels
  • Works independently or as a team with maintenance technicians and management
  • Demonstrates effective and logical troubleshooting skills
  • Understands and uses data to improve productivity
  • Self-motivated, reliable, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and respect for others
  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Operate within a manufacturing plant environment, which may involve prolonged exposure to high noise levels, dust, and areas that are not climate controlled.
  • Exhibit a proactive attitude towards process improvement regardless of the type of work required, whether it be operational, mechanical, or electrical.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree or 2-year degree in a technical related field (preferred)
  • At least three (3) years of demonstrated electrical, process controls, and project experience including scope and estimate development, cost control, and schedule adherence
  • Extensive PLC controls programming background to include networked PLCs, and analog control
  • Extensive HMI programming background to build new or modify existing HMIs on a variety of platforms
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with proficiency in standard Microsoft Office Suite.


What Will Put You Ahead

  • Experience working in the lumber or plywood industries
  • One (1) year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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.

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