Predictive Maintenance Specialist

On-site position located in Brewton, AL

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is a known industry leader with roughly 200 facilities and 35,000 world-class employees who strive for excellence, challenge the status quo, and create value.

GP makes products that are part of your everyday life.

We are one of the world's leading producers of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products, and related chemicals.

We're looking for people like you if you are self-driven and committed to safety, manufacturing excellence, and product quality.

Our Team

GP is seeking a motivated individual with a strong background in vibration analysis and mechanical or electrical maintenance and is willing to lead transformation in asset health monitoring at our Brewton, AL mill.

What You Will Do

The Collaboration and Support Center (CSC) team will partner with operating facilities by providing collaboration and support across multiple disciplines of expertise (GP and Vendors) to achieve scalable problem-solving across manufacturing sites and businesses.

The team will use the best available technology with an enterprise-wide approach, primarily focusing on Asset Health, Process Safety, and Process Optimization.

One component of Asset Health we will be looking to revolutionize is how GP approaches vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance across our sites.

This individual will lead by providing on-site vibration and diagnostic support for Brewton, AL in conjunction with their CSC counterparts.

A Day In The LIfe Typically Includes



* Work with CSC counterpart to diagnose issues identified in online vibration monitoring systems.

Identify root causes and ensure work is submitted for planning (50% each day)


* Act as site rotating equipment SME and participate in problem-solving of acute and chronic machinery issues (25%)


* Work with the mill team to execute strategies around other predictive tools as needed (Ultrasonic, Infrared, etc.) (25%)


* Light travel (

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* ISO Vibration Level II or higher


* 5 years minimum experience in maintenance or facility operations in an industrial, manufacturing environment


* Proficiency in conducting analysis using SKF/Emerson CSI or equivalent vibration toolsets


* Effective utilization of problem-solving methods


* Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to learn and utilize social networking tools


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (ex., Word, Excel, etc.)


* Willing and able to travel to sites to build relationships with operations and to understand the process - up to 10%

What Will Put You Ahead



* Maintenance background (mechanical or E&I)


* Knowledge of and experience in applying mechanical precision maintenance fundamentals


* Knowledge of Industrial Internet Of Things (IIOT)technologies


* Hydraulic system expertise

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