Process Engineer

100k to 135k

Job Description

MISSION / SUMMARY:

This is a key pulp manufacturing position with management and technical oversight of day to day operations production improvements and ensures the operational efficiency and safe operations of the Fiber department. The Fiber department includes operation of 3 continuous digesters (3Kamyr) recycle plant (recycle fiber from our internal converting plants) recausticizing plant and woodyard operation.

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Accountable for area performance in accordance to established key performance indicators (KPIs) to include: safety environmental compliance housekeeping quality and efficiency. Takes necessary actions to ensure goals are achieved in a team environment by leading or promoting problem solving and development of countermeasures that will prevent future reoccurrence.
• Participate in the production of virgin and recycle pulp inside quality targets for the mills two paper machines.
• The candidate will participate in night and weekend call rotations for the Fiber area.
• Oversee and lead area improvements / optimizations in Safety Productivity Quality Cost and Variation Reduction.
• Provide strong leadership and teamwork to make a quality product while ensuring a safe and efficient operation. Participates with Maintenance / Operations to coordinate maintenance items and assist in planning monthly maintenance items.

Qualifications

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 27 years of process engineering experience in the paper/pulp industry.
• 3 years pulp/paper manufacturing experience required.
• Specific work experience with pulp mill and recausticizing plant preferred.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor Degree Chemical Engineering or Pulp & Paper Science or other engineering discipline required.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• SAP experience preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for a promotable candidate. Solid benefits and relocation. High visibility position