Reliability Technician

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Louisiana, Zachary
Jul 02, 2025
Your Job Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing is seeking a Reliability Technician to support our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and equipment reliability across our manufacturing facility supporting the tissue and towel manufacturing operations at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA. The Reliability Technician play a critical role in ensuring the equipment and systems operate safely, efficiently, and at optimal performance levels. This role emphasizes proactive maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability of our processes. Our Team The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern and Brawny. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities. What You Will Do Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture Conduct precision-based troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and process systems Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using reliability-centered tools and techniques Identify and resolve chronic equipment issues to improve operational efficiency Collect and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement Document maintenance activities, findings, and solutions using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to Georgia-Pacific safety standards and regulatory requirements Participate in safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement reliability improvements Support root cause analysis (RCA) efforts to mitigate equipment failures and process disruptions Maintain and calibrate process instrumentation and control systems Assist in the design and implementation of new systems or equipment modifications Work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to achieve reliability goals Provide training and guidance to other team members on reliability tools and techniques Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment maintenance, and reliability Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting reliability issues using various tools and techniques Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other relevant software tools Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and other stakeholders What Will Put You Ahead Associate's Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology and/or Paper Science Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or lubrication systems Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and/or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) Experience working in a recycled pulp or paper operation Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or military 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-CM2