Electrical Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Dixie® products manufacturing facility located in Darlington, South Carolina has an opening for an Electrical Engineer reporting directly to our Maintenance & Reliability Manager and will serve as a technical subject matter expert for electrical systems and infrastructure within our manufacturing operation.

In this role you will play a crucial role in maintaining safe reliable operations through the design and execution of electrical strategies and projects to focused on managing risk, improving performance, and maintaining the reliability of electrical systems throughout the facility on both facility infrastructure and production assets.

Our Team

The Darlington Dixie® plant has been in operation for nearly 85 years and is one of the

largest employers in Darlington County.

Owned by Georgia-Pacific, the site boasts more than 400 employees and produces plates, bowls, and other tableware products.

Affectionately known as "Dixie® Cup" by many in Darlington - the plant shifted its focus to exclusively making plates and bowls in 2020 as part of a $145 million facility upgrade and expansion project.

For nearly a century, we've created products that make lives easier.

From the first disposable paper cup to our strong and stylish modern plates, the history of Dixie® is one of bringing people together.

What You Will Do



* Provide on-the-floor electrical engineering support to operations & maintenance to understand equipment performance, troubleshoot issues in a timely manner, and evaluate system capabilities.


* Analyze production / reliability data to understand long-term trends and the effectiveness of our asset strategies on equipment performance.


* Monitor equipment and electrical system performance KPI's to identify opportunities for improvement or areas of concern and drive actions needed to improve overall performance and reliability.


* Partner with Darlington's Technical / Business Risk Leader to ensure the site's electrical program and associated asset strategies meet overall objectives around effectiveness, value, and costs.


* Collaborate with other engineers and departments to develop and implement electrical process improvements and integrate new technologies.


* Ensure regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.


* Manage and oversee electrical projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.


* Develop and maintain documentation for electrical systems, including schematics, diagrams, and manuals.


* Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams.


* Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.


* Actively participate in driving a safety culture where employees address unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors and participate and make suggestions for improvements.

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