Facilities Preservation Engineer

Facility Preservation Engineer

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate :


$89,000-118,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-time

About The Role:

This position is located at the Columbus, MS Global Cellulose Fibers mill. As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, this location produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers.


Responsible for facility preservation including but not limited to the following elements:

• Roofs - cleaning and maintenance, roof survey, vent fans (not hood exhaust)
• Building structures, steel, concrete
• Storage tanks
• Process piping - including liquor, water, and air
• Pressure vessels and relief devices
• Electrical systems (Coordinate with mill Electrical Power Distribution manager)
• Cranes and hoists
• Fire protection systems
• Elevated Platforms
• Stairs and ladders
• Process sewers and underground pipes
• Painting
• Housekeeping
• Roads and rails
• HVAC
• Elevators
• Steam and air leak surveys
• Equipment bases
• Insulation
• Asbestos Abatement
• Demolition and Abandoned Structures
• Dikes and Levees
• Fencing
• Stacks and Chimneys
• Cooling Towers

• Recommending, developing and managing facility preservation capital and non-capital projects
• Ensuring facility preservation inspections and audit processes are in place and effective
• Actively participate in compliance with Tanks, Unfired Pressure Vessels, Digester, Dryers and Cranes inspection and maintenance
• Implementation of facility preservation best practices

• Manage facility preservation within annual budget
• A key accountability will be to bring the Mill's Self-Assessment score for GMS Facility Preservation up to Quality (3.5) level
• Meet all applicable standards, policy/procedure requirements as outlined by Insurance, Corporate, Audit, and appropriate fire codes.

• Responsible for development of a facility preservation system including expectations, defining responsibilities, implementation of best practices, and facility inspection routes
• Responsible for management of mill fire protection systems and emergency response within GCF, Insurance, and applicable Fire codes and policies/procedures.
• Responsible for obtaining and analyzing NDT data for vessels to determine trends and to recommend courses of action
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive facility preservation plan including 5-year plan for capital and non-capital facility preservation improvement projects
• Responsible for developing and implementing the mill's Winterization Plan, through the departmental Operations Maintenance Coordinators (OMCs).
• Mentor less experienced engineering technical graduates to assist them in their development.
• Assist EHS in the maintenance of the overland flow wastewater treatment plant and solid waste facilities as requested.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prefer a minimum of five (5) years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred.
• Experience leading troubleshooting and maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Detailed knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to lead in a high-performance team environment and get work done through others.
• Ability to collaborate with peers and work well work others.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with SAP and all Microsoft Office applications.
• Good decision-making, judgement and outstanding interpersonal skills are required.
• High degree of organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, functional specifications and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of equipment, trades skills, work execution, and reporting.
• This position requires working extended hours often and with short notice, a strong sense of ownership and urgency, motivation and innovation, clearly visible leadership skills.
• The individual must be able to manage through influence in implementation of a comprehensive facility plan because there are multiple positions within the mill that will have responsibilities for portions of the plan from departments such as mill engineering, maintenance, and production.
• A key element of this position will be to evaluate issues and prioritize projects to ensure that spending is focused on the right areas. Management within budgeted amounts is important.

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

Physical Location of Position:

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.