Process Improvement Engineer - OSB

West Fraser•Kinards, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The OSB Process Improvement Engineer is central to the technical and process control expertise of the OSB Operation. The scope of this position is to drive continuous improvement results through, data based and priority setting, decision making. This position will also improve mill reliability by strategically aligning the mills daily activities to best practice standards, and measure results. The Process Engineer will have a strong interaction with both the equipment, as well as the maintenance and operation personnel. This is a ‘hands-on’ shop floor focused approach to engineering, incorporating aspects of mechanical engineering, reliability engineer, quality engineering and process engineering.

Requirements

University degree (B. Eng.) in a relevant discipline (Chemical/ Process/ Manufacturing/ Industrial/ Electrical/ Mechanical)
Training and experience in relevant continuous process optimization techniques
Ability to organize, plan and establish a routine of activities to ensure principle accountabilities are met
Experience of delivering successful continuous process improvements
Experience using data-based analytical troubleshooting techniques
Proactive, questioning, ‘get-it-done’ attitude
Basic engineering understanding of maintenance activities.
Demonstrate ability to co-operate with leadership team, and operational and maintenance staff.
Be committed and show high level of professionalism at all times
Communication skills
Excellent Project Management skills
3 – 5 years manufacturing experience (OSB or Pulp and Paper industry preferred)
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced computer skills including MS Office software

Nice To Haves

Listening to operators is a key skill that is needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of process optimization to reduce variability and increase production while reducing costs.
Identify areas for process optimization improvement within the operation and implement the delivery of margin improvement (cost savings) results.
Measure, analyze and reduce process variability and increase throughput in the following areas: Stranders – flake quality and fines minimization, dust remediation, and control; Dryers – furnace optimization, dryer operation, and moisture control, energy system analysis and improvement, air quality
Create and submit project AR’s and manage said projects from conception, through design, to installation, commissioning and handover, on time and within budget.
Train, teach and coach operators and other personnel with any current or future process aspects which may impact quality, cost or performance.
Implement and provide training in analytical problem solving techniques.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.