Process Engineer

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team.In this critical role, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Fiber Department, ensuring efficiency, safety, and production quality. You will report directly to supervisor and be a vital member of our leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead your team to achieve established KPIs (key performance indicators) in areas like safety, environmental compliance, housekeeping, quality, and efficiency. You'll identify and implement solutions to address any performance gaps.
• Oversee and participate in the production of virgin and recycled pulp, ensuring it meets quality targets for our paper machines.
• Drive ongoing process improvements and optimizations in safety, productivity, quality, cost, and variation reduction.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and implement best practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Provide strong leadership and collaborate effectively with team members, maintenance personnel, and other departments to achieve operational excellence.
• Assist in planning and coordinating monthly maintenance activities for the Fiber Department.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-7 years of process engineering experience in the paper/pulp industry.
• 3 years of proven experience in pulp/paper manufacturing. (Prior experience with a pulp mill and recausticizing plant is a plus!)
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and collaborate effectively.
• A commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with SAP is a plus.