Electrical Project Manager

About the role

The Electrical Project Manager at Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Division in Muskogee, Oklahoma, plays a crucial role in design validation, project management, and commissioning of new capital, operations, and maintenance projects. The position emphasizes power distribution and drive systems (VFD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion influential leadership within the organization, fostering and advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture to drive operational excellence and employee engagement.
• Oversee the full lifecycle execution of expense and capital projects with focus on electrical projects, including planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction or installation, commissioning, startup, and comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to organize and execute projects as outlined in the Venture Summary Writeup (VSW), ensuring alignment with Business strategic goals and technical requirements.
• Develop detailed bid reviews, project schedules, and budget estimates, ensuring that safety, reliability, and compliance are integrated into all phases of project design and implementation.
• Support electrical engineering capabilities for projects and other opportunities, validating electrical designs and specifications using engineering principles for optimal system performance, regulatory compliance, and GP standards.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of electrical systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues to improve system reliability, efficiency, and safety, while collaborating closely with engineers, maintenance teams, and production staff for seamless system integration.
• Support continuous improvement and expansion of in-house technical capabilities, identifying opportunities for process enhancement, cost savings, and increased sustainability aligned with the Mill Strategic Plan and capital objectives.
• Manage capital, working capital, and fixed asset ledgers, ensuring projects meet or exceed target returns on capital employed (ROCE) through rigorous economic evaluation of alternatives, equipment, vendors, and contractors while maintaining strict compliance with environmental, safety, and business standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical reports and project documentation, ensuring transparency and accuracy to support decision-making and continuous learning within the organization.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction or military environment.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with motor controls systems for regulating equipment speed and efficiency (VFD, PWM controllers, etc).
• Experience with power distribution or low voltage.

Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper experience.
• Experience with design and drafting software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN etc.).
• Experience with control systems, piping, valves and instrumentation design and installation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher.

Skills

• Leadership and influence within the organization.
• Project management expertise.
• Technical proficiency in motor controls and power distribution.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Roth and traditional 401(k) plans.
• Retirement savings options.
• Time off and paid vacation.
• Education assistance programs.
• Additional benefits such as infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared with candidates during the interview process.

Schedule

The Electrical Project Manager works a 4/10 schedule with Friday off.