Mechanical Engineer

ND Paper • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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About The Position

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually. ND Paper is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer to join our team. We offer full benefits and a competitive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, pulp and paper science or related field, or the equivalent training and/or experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the mechanical maintenance/reliability field preferred
• Prior paper machine experience a plus
• Knowledge of the different aspects of papermaking including stock preparation, coating, finishing and paper machines a plus
• Previous knowledge of Auto Cad or other computer aided design software packages, SAP preferred or other Maintenance Management systems, Microsoft office, MS Outlook e-mail, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Provide mechanical engineering functions to support capital & maintenance related projects
• Complete preliminary and authorization level engineering studies, including detailed scope development and capital cost estimates
• Effectively manage projects to ensure adherence to the authorized project budgets and schedules
• Coordinate maintenance and project construction activities to ensure quality while minimizing process-related downtime
• Coordinate outside engineering and contractor resources as needed
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving daily mechanical problems with the mill's machinery and equipment
• Investigate and assist in solving chronic maintenance problems
• Supervise mechanical crews as needed for project support, weekend coverage or downdays
• Lead safety programs and safety initiatives and ensure that mechanical activities are carried out in a safe manner
• Work extended hours when necessary, down days, holidays, and weekend coverage on a rotating basis
• Be subject to emergency call-ins during the week
• Move about the mill freely (extensive walking, climb ladders and stairs, etc.) and able to tolerate temperature extremes
• Communicate effectively (oral and written) and make decisions in emergency situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees