Entry Level Chemical Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Chemical Entry Level Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

Process Engineer

Domtar is seeking recent college graduates with a focus in Chemical or Paper Science Engineering interested in growth development and sophisticated project assignments to join our team!  

As an Entry Level Engineer, you will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our Entry Level Engineers enter the workforce and immediately begin to impact the organization by helping us bring world-class innovation to market and design our next generation of amazing products that people touch every day. 

You'll become fully integrated into our mill, working directly with executives and management with an assigned mentor to maximize your growth and development. During this time, our Entry Level Engineers will receive a comprehensive orientation to Domtar, full exposure to the mill, and work closely with operations and engineering in various functional units within the facility on project intake, scope, design, documentation, and rollouts. We have rotational programs set-up, providing entry level engineers the opportunity to rotate throughout the pulp, paper, and power sectors. 

Career advancement exists in operations, maintenance, quality assurance, product development, wastewater treatment, environmental and safety operations. Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. 

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 

    Focus on improving the quality control of paper machines by proactively identifying potential problems, and quickly and efficiently troubleshooting issues.

    Analyze production costs, productivity issues, and provide quality control improvement solutions.

    Technical exposure to various production and support units within the electrical and mechanical teams supporting piping and instrumentation-based projects.

    Research and develop processes and guidelines for various functional operational units within the facility.

    Detailed documentation of findings in various systems.

    Decipher data, apply findings into project recommendations, and revise project plans/drawings/materials.

Required Experience/Qualifications:  

    Must be recent graduate from an accredited degree program. Desired major include Chemical or Paper Science Engineering.

    Minimum GPA of 3.0.

    Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

    Technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills to quickly grasp the concepts and components of the pulp and paper industry and process application.

    CAD experience preferred but not required.

    Up to 10% travel to U.S. Mills based on project requirements.

Preferred Professional Experience/Qualifications: 

    Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities.

    Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

    Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

    Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

    Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.

    Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.

    High level of initiative and motivation.

    Resourceful, quick learner and dependable.

    Excellent planning and organizational skills.

    Demonstrated leadership skills.

    Resourceful, quick learner and dependable with demonstrated leadership skills.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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