Pulp Mill Operator Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: 

Technical Assistant Pulp

Pay Rate:

$93,400 - $124,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

100 Jensen Rd.

Prattville AL, 36067

The Job You Will Perform:

The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant will be an assistant to the Pulp Mill Area Manager.  This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Pulp Mill, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability.  The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical and People.  They must help manage the safety, environmental, people, operations and reliability performance of the Pulp Mill.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• All safety and environmental results for the Pulp Mill.
• Building, communicating and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts.
• Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment and training.
• Assist in directing and leading the Pulp Mill Crew Leaders and Front Line Leaders with clear expectations and accountability.
• Investigating, resolving and implementing process improvements.
• Interfacing with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.
• Serving as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM and RCFA.
• Serving as operational support for capital needs, including the development of FEL1 level of the Project     Development Process (PDP).
• Providing support on project management and/or outage management.
• Managing area costs and meeting budget.
• Filling in as the Pulp Mill Area Manager when needed.
• Will serve as the PSM Coordinator. Includes record keeping and retention, supporting the mill through corporate audits and training compliance.
  

The Skills You Will Bring:

• The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience with a demonstrated record of safety commitment and results. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is critical and they must have the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels. 
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
  

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical safety leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.