Georgia Pacific · 1 day ago
Project Engineer
Zachary, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGeorgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath, tissue, and paper products, and they are seeking a Project Engineer to support their Consumer Products Group Operations in Zachary, LA. The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Paper & Forest Products
Responsibilities
Drive Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by leading through influence, fostering accountability, and supporting team development
Develop detailed project plans by working individually or with a team to finalize scopes, estimates, and justification support for projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design and functionality meet project requirements and ensure projects have a well-defined scope and objective up front
Form a complete project team as each project requires – including resources for accounting, receiving, construction, engineering, startup and training process technical and operations
Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring engineering standards and best practices are adhered too
Act as a liaison between engineering, operations, and other departments
Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure smooth project execution
Monitor and forecast project budgets, expenses, and resource allocations
Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions as necessary
Ensure all project deliverables meet the required quality standards
Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines, costs, or quality
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
Prepare and present project reports and performance metrics, manage a portfolio of projects across several operating areas
Participate in rotating weekend duty
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) years project engineering experience in paper manufacturing, pulp & paper, industrial or heavy industry
Strong knowledge of process engineering, project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Proven ability to manage complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
Excellent communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field)
Experience working within Georgia-Pacific or a similar large-scale manufacturing environment
Certification in Project Management (PMP or similar)
Advanced education or certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management
Strong understanding of regulatory and environmental compliance standards relevant to paper and consumer products
Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop appropriate solutions
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Georgia Pacific
Georgia-Pacific (spam account)
10001+ employees
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