Powerhouse Operator

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Georgia Pacific is hiring a Powerhouse Operator for our Perdue Hill/Alabama River, AL facility.

The Powerhouse Operator position creates value by safely operating high pressure steam boilers, turbine-generators, and evaporators to ensure the safe production of specialty and market fluff pulp.

The Powerhouse Operator will work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts and required overtime as needed which may include weekends and holidays.

The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00pm to 5:00am nights) .

This position pays $24.61 per hour.

Our Team

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area.

ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific's Cellulose group.

What You Will Do


* Monitor process variables to maintain efficient process operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals


* Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance to the Daily Operating Center Position


* Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting


* Perform railcar and tanker truck loading and unloading operations for hazardous materials produced or consumed in the process


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High School Diploma or GED


* Two (2) years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment OR associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation


* Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry and document creation

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience working in a power plant


* Experience running a turbine


* Experience working with local, remote, and/or distributed process control systems


* Experience lining up equipment for chemical transfer operation


* Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)


* Experience operating pumps, control valves, agitators, or reactor equipment


* Familiarity with lab equipment & procedures; pH measurement, conductivity measurement and titration


* Bachelor's Degree in Process Operations or Engineering

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