Sr. Process Engineer

Domtar

  • Coosa Pines, AL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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 Childersburg, Alabama is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Process Engineer. This job is full-time and onsite.Job Title: Senior Process EngineerSupervisor's Title: Continuous Improvement Manager Salaried Direct/Indirect Reports: 0Primary PurposeProvide technical leadership in the manufacturing processes for the production of Kraft pulp. To monitor, analyze, problem solve, and optimize all processes with the objective of manufacturing improved pulp products safely, economically, and of the highest quality all while meeting or exceeding environment commitments and requirements.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Abide by all pertinent safety, health, quality and environmental rules and requirements. Participate in inspections, analysis and other mill programs to continuously improve safety, health, quality and environmental performance.
  • Monitor existing process operations, detect substandard operations and quality issues, and implement corrective action to ensure optimum process performance.
  • Provide technical knowledge and expertise directed towards improving product quality, productivity and production cost.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of technical developments. Assess their value of application to current mill operations and implement where appropriate.
  • Maintain appropriate contacts with vendors, research, development, and technical services groups internally or externally that are needed to provide special skills and services that are not provided by mill staff.
  • Assist in improving and developing products that are competitive in quality, profit potential and consistent with market requirements.
  • Evaluate process equipment needs. Assist in the selection, installation, and start-up of new process systems, and implement operating practices that lead to the optimum operation of these process systems.
  • Communicate fully with supervisors, subordinates, and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise and accurate; and clear, yet responsive.
  • Participate in the selection, implementation and continuation of applicable laboratory tests required for pulp manufacturing.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical sciences with ten or more years of experience in an operating situation.
  • Sufficient expertise and/or education to evaluate, select, and/apply engineering principles of their discipline without close supervision.
  • Preferred knowledge of pulp manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities and technical development.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft products, Plant Applications and Plant Information software systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of laboratory test procedures and methods required for pulp manufacturing (preferred).
  • General knowledge of applicable safety and environmental requirements for pulp manufacturing (preferred).
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 and education verifications, .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.Sponsorship is not available for this position.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.To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar and follow us on , and .

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