Early Career Engineer

Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries•Augusta, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clearwater Paper Early Career Engineer role is a rotational development opportunity for recent college graduates to experience various aspects of the business through varied assignments. The rotations are designed to develop a strong foundation of technical skills, business acumen and gain valuable work experience within various areas of the paper mill. Each rotation provides an opportunity to explore your passions and refine your discipline within the field of engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
Basic knowledge of PI (Process Information System)
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and an intermediate level
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science or Electrical Engineering preferred
Internship in the manufacturing industry or paper experience preferred
Previous experience using a Production Management system preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates innovative technologies, implements process changes and develops systems to reduce operating costs, increase production and improve quality
Leads the technical process for operating areas to solve equipment and process-related problems
Provides support data for all reports and performance updates
Data analysis to reduce variability or improve performance
Reviews production schedules and suggests modifications for reduced downtime and/or changeovers where applicable
Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities
Writes procedures, trains operators, and monitors compliance with quality procedures
Organizes shutdown schedules for operations where applicable
Develops working knowledge of all process areas in areas including process flow, operator responsibility, major quality attributes, and areas for improvement.
Initiates conducts and documents results of process trials to improve productivity and/or quality
Assists with proposals to justify capital expenditure, help manages technical aspects and assist with coordination of start-up of capital projects
Recommends and implements process improvements or chemical changes to improve the overall operation where applicable
Assists with data collection for justification of capital expenditures and coordination of start-ups
Conducts crew training in new process equipment or chemical additives
Monitors process variables and recommend changes in operation for improved performance
Optimize process by identifying and eliminating root causes of process variations
Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions
Taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying innovative approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions