• Electrical Project Engineer

    Packing Corp of America (Deridder, LA)


    Electrical Project Engineer

     

    DeRidder, LA 70634, USA

     

    Req #21958

     

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025

     

    As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

     

    People • Customers • Trust

     

    We are seeking resumes for Electrical Project Engineer in our DeRidder LA. Paper Mill.

     

    The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of mill capital projects within the area of assigned responsibility. The engineer will help to: define projects budgets; order material; define scope of work for various disciplines; coordinate and oversee the installation of electrical/mechanical projects.

    Principle Accountabilities:

    Responsible for managing all phases of developing key maintenance programs from conception through final implementation.

     

    Will work with key maintenance and engineering personnel to support daily, monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outages jobs within the field of electrical maintenance and engineering.

     

    Some crossover activities to the mechanical maintenance programs will be required to deliver complete programs for all types of equipment.

     

    Will work with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete electrical or mechanical maintenance projects and programs including: necessary training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation and updates, etc.

     

    Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.

     

    Focus on electrical equipment reliability.

     

    Manage equipment tracking and rebuild programs.

     

    Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.

     

    Input and update equipment information and documentation.

     

    Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages.

     

    Assist with MS Project timelines for monthly an annual outages.

     

    Plan and execute capital projects for maintenance replacements of equipment.

     

    Effectively manage jobs for best result at lowest cost.

     

    Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.

     

    Solve problems utilizing the mill’s RCFA program.

     

    Effectively manages contractors for performing jobs.

     

    Performs other responsibilities as needed.

    Basic Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent education and experience required.

     

    A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience, or the equivalent, in Electrical maintenance.

     

    Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, RSLogix 5000, PTW/SKM Power Tools, and AutoCAD.

     

    Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

    The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers

     

    Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.

     

    Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.

     

    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

     

    Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

     

    Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

     

    Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

     

    Strong planning and follow up skills.

     

    Excellent people and process management skills.

    PAY & BENEFITS:

    PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

     

    Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

     

    401k with company matching

     

    Retirement Savings Plan

    Educational Assistance Program

    11 paid holidays

    3 Weeks of Vacation Time

     

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

     

    Allqualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

     

    PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

    Other details

    + Pay Type Salary

    + DeRidder, LA 70634, USA