Senior Process Engineer

Clearwater Paper • Lewiston, ID

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer will serve as a lead in the development and continuous improvement effort of the manufacturing process. Key focus areas include safety, quality, cost, yield, waste, and process reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience required; Paper Machine experience or pulping and/or bleach plant experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of PI (Process Information System)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent Planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
• Dirt, noise, odor, and temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using a Production Management system preferred
• Previous experience with CI, Lean, OEE and TPM techniques desired

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new 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 change overs where applicable
• Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities
• Writes procedures, trains operators and monitor compliance with quality procedures
• Organizes shut down 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 expenditures, 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 recommends changes in operation for improved performance
• Optimizes process by identifying and eliminating root causes of process variations
• Monitors performance of wearable items (clothing, coater blades, doctor blades, etc.) and recommend changes leading to cost reduction, quality enhancements, or production improvement
• Participates in the development of less experienced engineers
• Provides crew supervision during trials or upset conditions to ensure the trial plans are properly executed

Benefits

• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days.
• Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees