Reliability Technician

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Reliability Technician at our OSB manufacturing facility in Gladys, VA.

The Reliability Technician plays an integral role in our proactive and preventive maintenance programs. Our Reliability Technicians work closely with our Maintenance team to support the plant reliability improvement program and condition monitoring transformation.

While the normal schedule will be dayshift for this role, must be willing and able to work any shift including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

• Conduct vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound testing, and oil analysis to monitor all plant equipment.
• Responsible for condition monitoring alert, issue management and investigation on mills condition monitoring systems to include correct alert communication, management of work request, and alert management documentation.
• Ensure all plant Assets are operating within OEM operating alert thresholds set.
• Assist in developing solutions and making recommendations on plant maintenance with the help of analytical tools such as RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and RCM (Reliability Center Maintenance) programs.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive plant maintenance database that will support the plant reliability improvement program.
• Utilize computer systems to trend and analyze data, identify failure modes and equipment history to address repetitive failures.
• Utilize computer programs to create work requests and identify spare parts.
• Contribute to RCFA process, FMEA analysis, Lubrication and RCM programs.
• Existing reliability certifications are strongly preferred. However, if the selected candidate does not already have CAT I Vibration Certification and Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT) I Certification - these must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program, associate degree, or trade school certificate in the mechanical field with no experience OR 3+ years of experience in the Industrial Maintenance trade.
• Experience with the use of precision maintenance instruments, i.e., micrometer, dial indicator, laser alignment, etc.
• Experience using a computer for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.
• Experience with predictive maintenance equipment (i.e. ultrasonic, thermography, precision alignment equipment, and vibration analysis)
• Experience applying RCM Concepts and Best Practices

What Will Put You Ahead

• Cat-1 Vibration Certification
• Machinery Lube Technician-1 Certification
• Cat-II Vibration Certification
• Thermography level 1 certification
• Experience with KCF Remote Asset Health Hardware
• Experience with KCF Smart Diagnostics Analysis Software

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Hiring Philosophy

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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