Engineering Jobs in Monroe Amherst County, VA

Encadria Staffing Solutions places employees at Georgia-Pacific and many other Koch companies across the country. As an Encadria employee supporting Georgia-Pacific’s MRO Buying function (Maintenance Repairs and Operations), you will play a pivotal role in procuring parts, components, and services needed for maintenance, repair, and production to support facility operations. The work you will be doing will be overseen by either a purchasing or regional manager, you will support purchasing activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, focusing on maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and mill services.

• This is a facility-based assignment, requiring strong collaboration with operations teams, suppliers, and internal partners to ensure supply continuity, while driving value and improving processes when possible. You will leverage multiple systems and strategic agreements to optimize costs and working capital while adhering to safety and corporate policies.
• Georgia-Pacific’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 100+ facilities nationwide. Our team drives value by supporting GP’s commercial businesses and their operations teams, category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements.
• There should be limited travel for this assignment with the possible exception of regional travel for training.

Address: 9909 Lee Jackson Hwy, Big Island, VA 24526

Pay Range: $40-45/hr

Duration: This is a temporary assignment estimated to last for 6 months.

ONSITE ROLE ONLY - THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

What You Will Do

• Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions to deliver MRO parts in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Sourcing, procuring and tracking orders of parts and equipment in support of manufacturing operations, including issuing requests for quotations (RFQs), evaluating supplier bids, negotiating terms and pricing, and selecting suppliers based on total cost of ownership
• Work with suppliers and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs
• Strong partnership with maintenance and storeroom employees and help to ensure proper storeroom processes and inventory support
• Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines
• Analyze root causes of issues (procurement process, supplier issue, logistics, buying) that arise and implement preventive actions[GM1]
• Drive and adopt continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency[GM2]
• Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Willingness to have limited regional travel, mostly for training.

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead)

• Industry specific experience (towel and tissue, paper converting, packaging and cellulose, and building products)
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, and VLOOKUPS combined with data visualization tools experience such as Tableau, and Cognos reporting
• Experience working with suppliers and using multiple ERP systems (e.g., MP2, M3, Asset Suite, SAP S/4HANA)
• Experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy execution
• Exposure to data analytics and process improvement methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree

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• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.