Technical Assistant Pulp

International Paper • Prattville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant will be an assistant to the Pulp Mill Area Manager. This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Pulp Mill, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical and People. They must help manage the safety, environmental, people, operations and reliability performance of the Pulp Mill. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: All safety and environmental results for the Pulp Mill. Building, communicating and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts. Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment and training. Assist in directing and leading the Pulp Mill Crew Leaders and Front Line Leaders with clear expectations and accountability. Investigating, resolving and implementing process improvements. Interfacing with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained. Serving as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM and RCFA. Serving as operational support for capital needs, including the development of FEL1 level of the Project Development Process (PDP). Providing support on project management and/or outage management. Managing area costs and meeting budget. Filling in as the Pulp Mill Area Manager when needed. Will serve as the PSM Coordinator. Includes record keeping and retention, supporting the mill through corporate audits and training compliance.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience with a demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is critical and they must have the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• All safety and environmental results for the Pulp Mill.
• Building, communicating and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts.
• Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment and training.
• Assist in directing and leading the Pulp Mill Crew Leaders and Front Line Leaders with clear expectations and accountability.
• Investigating, resolving and implementing process improvements.
• Interfacing with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.
• Serving as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM and RCFA.
• Serving as operational support for capital needs, including the development of FEL1 level of the Project Development Process (PDP).
• Providing support on project management and/or outage management.
• Managing area costs and meeting budget.
• Filling in as the Pulp Mill Area Manager when needed.
• Will serve as the PSM Coordinator. Includes record keeping and retention, supporting the mill through corporate audits and training compliance.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees