Facility Preservation Engineer

Position Title

Facility Preservation Engineer

Pay Rate

PL 13

$93,400 - $137,000

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

The Job You Will Perform

• Support the Mill Reliability Leader in planning, scheduling, executing and documentation of inspections, repairs and modifications to Cranes, Tanks, Vessels, Boilers and Safety Relief Devices, steel and concrete structures and underground utilities
• Identify and schedule inspection and repair activities in Mill production areas
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with International Paper policies, standards and specifications
• Ensure that equipment documentation is kept up-to-date and stored in an orderly manner
• Coordinate contract inspection and repair resources with area operating departments during maintenance outages
• Maintain and update all hard copy and electronic files after modifications, repairs or replacement
  
  

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 4-year engineering degree or currently hold an NBIC, API 510 or API-653 certification, plus two (2) years practical experience with tank and vessel inspection
• Alternatively, five (5) years practical experience with tank or vessel inspection
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to climb ladders, walk distances, work from heights, work in confined spaces, stand or sit for extended lengths of time
• Work rotating shifts as required
• Active participation in mill safety programs (personal safety training, PJSA and BBS)
• Ability to visually identify equipment by type; e.g. storage tanks, boiler, pressure vessels & heat exchangers, relief valve, rupture disc
• Ability to visually identify basic materials of construction; e.g. concrete, fiberglass, plastic, carbon steel, and stainless steel
• Mechanical aptitude. Previous experience as a Mechanic, Welder or Pipefitter
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate reports and communicate with mill personnel. Must be able to navigate web-based service literature and programs.
• Ability to present information to small groups; e.g. Mill Lead Team, department MWS Teams, etc.
• Ability to sort and organize paper and electronic files
• Ability to coordinate contract inspection and repair resources with area operating departments
• Willingness to travel, if required
• Functional knowledge and skill in the use of SAP to create work notifications
  
  

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Desired Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Planning
• Informing
• Drive for Results
• Leadership
• Priority Setting
• Managerial Courage
• Providing Direction
  
  

Physical Location of Position:

Franklin Fluff Mill

34040 Union Camp Dr

Franklin, VA 23851

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.