Process Engineer

Job Description

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, plus Retirement Savings Plan with company match!

SALARY: $65,000 - $85,000/annually depending on experience

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Process Engineer provides technical support and training to drive continuous improvement in the performance of all aspects of the paper mill operation including safety, quality assurance and customer service, productivity, environmental stewardship, operating efficiencies, and cost containment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promotion of a safe working environment including hazard recognition and mediation

Perform as a leader in technical support and training for plant processes to improve overall efficiency

Train employees in analytical problem solving and decision making techniques as applicable

Identify opportunities to improve existing procedures and workflow processes, including the DCS (Distributed Control System)

Management of the mill’s process control instrumentation

Understand and oversee quality assurance program, including Certificate of Analysis (COAs) documentation, customer complaint investigations, and quality improvement projects

Assist EHS Manager with environmental compliance, including permits and certifications

Facilitate the process by which projects and activities are identified, defined, developed and prioritized including capital requests

Support maintenance and electrical staff and relief coverage for Maintenance Superintendent

Participate in downtime maintenance and readiness planning and project management activities

Weekend coverage as required

Additional responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science or other engineering discipline preferred

Process control knowledge in a manufacturing environment

Experience in process, product or technology development

Ability to multitask and meet/supersede objectives

Effective communication skills both written and verbal

Team leadership abilities

Excellent computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Demonstrated track record of initiative, leadership and effectiveness

Full-time