Power Plant Utility Operator

Georgia Pacific is seeking a Power Plant Utility Operator to join our team in Rincon, GA
. The operator works with the Utilities Operating team to achieve key outcomes such as safety, environmental compliance, asset strategy improvement, housekeeping, and reliability for the Savannah River Mill. The role requires mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to make quick decisions to stabilize the plant during upset conditions. Operatives may work outside in varying weather conditions.

A rotating 12-hour shift (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime) with pay starting at $24 per hour and competitive benefits, including performance-based pay raises.

• Educational assistance
• Infertility support and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off, double-time, and holiday pay for holidays
• Mental health coverage and support for you and your family
• Discount eligibility at various retailers, services, and travel opportunities as a Koch/GP employee
• Potential annual bonus based on individual performance and the site's ability to meet performance, safety, quality, environmental and operational goals

• Provide operational monitoring and troubleshooting of solid fuel fired high-pressure boilers
• Operate and monitor gas/steam turbine generators, compressed air, cooling towers, and heat exchangers systems
• Sample and quality test steam and water systems
• Perform lubrication, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of powerhouse equipment
• Interface with computers to monitor and log operational equipment data

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• 6 or more months of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post-high-school education in a manufacturing/industrial-centered program
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment

• Experience operating heavy equipment, rotating machinery, chemical handling, and lubrication
• Experience using hand and power tools such as wrenches, hammers, and drills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience working in a power-plant environment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: