Process Engineer

Smurfit Westrock•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Smurfit Westrock Seminole Mill is a 100% recycled paper mill. As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for managing technical projects aimed at product and process problem-solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. You will provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives while driving continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or paper science preferred
Experience with plant information systems. i.e., PI Vision, LabView, etc.
Experience with manipulating data with Excel, Minitab, etc.
Strong problem-solving and process-analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements
Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Proven track record of collaboration within cross functional teams
Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry through a previous job, internship or co-op is preferred

Responsibilities

Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variation
Partner with operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step
Assist operations leadership with daily issues/troubleshooting, as needed.
Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for Process Book and PI Vision (the mill’s software to view Distributed Control System equipment), ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and up to date
Gather and cleanse production and process data and perform statistical/analytical tests to uncover important variables and their impacts for day-to-day operations, continuous improvement projects, and trials.
Generate production reporting, create process monitoring reports, and perform daily troubleshooting of the process
Review and share best practices with peers in technical subject areas including computer software and systems
Regularly communicate process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Support capital projects from a process capability.
Fill in as a shift coordinator and assistant superintendent, as needed. The goal is to develop this position for future operations leadership roles.
Own the inventory of certain mill consumables.