This is a Job Description for Utilities Operating Technician in New Augusta, Mississippi

　　Summary: Georgia Pacific is hiring a Utilities Operating Technician for our New Augusta/Leaf River facility. This position creates value by safely operating process equipment machinery to meet or exceed the mill's production and quality goals.  They will also be required to attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings, as well as participate on the Fire & Rescue team.  This position will typically work a 12-hour rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays.  The starting rate is $19.79 per hour but employees can earn up to $40.97 per hour as they progress in their roles.

　　Duties & Responsibilities: Operate & troubleshoot equipment. Monitors process variables to maintain efficient process operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals. Progresses through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance to the Control Room Operator Position. Performs equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting. Performs railcar and tanker truck loading and unloading operations for hazardous materials produced or consumed in the process. Participates in the mill fire brigade and hazard material teams. Maintains strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment.

　　Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825}: Two (2) years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (includes oil field experience) OR Associates Degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation. Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry and document creation.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.