Vibration Analyst

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This role will be part of a team of Vibration/Maintenance experts that is responsible for overseeing vibration analysis programs for 100+ facilities in the GP portfolio.  He/she will use AI and proprietary systems developed by GP to aid them in their analysis so that we can provide maximum value to facilities.  

This is a remote position within the US, travelling to manufacturing facilities up to 50%. The ideal candidate will be based within an hour of a major airport. 

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.  If you are self-driven with a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and product quality, we’re looking for people like you.  Georgia-Pacific (GP) is seeking a motivated individual with a strong background in vibration analysis, mechanical or electrical maintenance, and is willing to lead transformation in asset health monitoring.

About the Collaboration and Support Center - The CSC team partners 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 be using the best available technology with an enterprise wide approach and will be primarily focused in the areas of Asset Health, Process Safety, and Process Optimization.  

What You Will Do

• Conduct analysis of plant wide vibration data received through remote monitoring of site assets. (25% each day)
• Establish communication network with assigned plants and follow up on the above with recommended courses of action. (25% each day)
• Coordinate with regional techs on an ‘as needed’ basis to conduct further site analysis. 
• Continue to develop work flow model to be used in all future remote monitoring projects, as well as working with data analytics teams where vibration data is needed. (25% each day) 
• Visit sites in order to help in QA/QC and execution when needed (25%)
• Assist in developing and executing site wide sensor installations as need arises
• Travel up to 50%

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 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 all Microsoft Office tools
• Willing and able to travel to sites to build relationships with operations and to understand process – up to 50%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Mechanical maintenance background
• Experience driving organizational change and ability to think outside the box
• Experience with process data historians such as OSI PI and Wonderware
• Knowledge of and experience in applying mechanical precision maintenance fundamentals
• Experience with online/cloud based vibration systems
• Experience as an individual contributor or leader in corporate environment. 

For this role, we anticipate paying $120k - $145k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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