Job Description

The Job You Will Perform:

International Paper has an immediate need for a Chemical Engineer, EIT - Temporary. This position is an entry-level technical resource within the manufacturing excellence (ME) team. The position requires relocation to Grande Prairie. The candidate must have reliable transportation. The mill is located approximately 12 km south of the City of Grande Prairie.

The ME processes use Lean and Six Sigma concepts to help the mill identify, prioritize, and implement key process, reliability, and cost improvement projects. This specific position works within a larger ME team, which may lead to cross-functional responsibilities. The position reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Excellence.

The Chemical Engineer-In-Training - Temporary will work closely with a variety of functional groups throughout the mill including operations, maintenance, reliability, capital engineering, manufacturing excellence, and Health and Safety. The specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Engage with business unit operations teams to support the day to day activities
• Utilize the International Paper Management of Change process
• Provide day-to-day technical support and process troubleshooting
• Monitor key performance indicators to ensure reliable and low cost performance
• Optimize processes and provide input on controls improvements
• Manage small projects, trial plans and transition plans following capital deployment
• Supervise work or projects during outages
• Participate or lead failure analysis of process equipment and procedures
• Identify, develop, manage and deliver sustainable cost savings projects targeted at achieving year over year cost reduction performance:

• Develop project justification package for capital projects
• Develop project cost estimates
• Develop proposals for standard-work to improve and sustain results
• Implement non-capital deliberate and continuous improvement initiatives

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Ability to instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Interest and ability to be a quick study on mill equipment, systems and processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels
• Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging team members in the area, department, or mill
• Strong statistical analysis skills; Minitab, SIMCA, Braincube as a strong asset
• Utilize structured project management to plan, resource and deliver projects
• Self-starter, team player
• Lean & Six Sigma certifications are a strong asset.
• Leadership skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Engineering candidates who possess a degree in another discipline and candidates without engineering degree who have relevant experience in a chemical process environment, such as process operations, or instrumentation and controls may be considered.
• Minimum of 0-5 years\' operations, maintenance, or engineering experience in a Kraft pulp manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing internship and/or co-op experience highly preferred.
• Unofficial transcripts are required for interview - cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 will be preferred

Desired Competencies:

Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Organizing, Planning, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive For Results, Time Management, Managing Through Systems, Written Communication, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional/Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Self-Development, Technical Learning, Peer Relationships, Coaching and Developing Others, Motivates Team, Informing, Influencing, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Business Acumen

Interview Process:

The recruitment team at International Paper - Grande Prairie conducts engineering recruitment interviews which comprise a combination of behavior-based and technical questions. Applicants are encouraged to practice the STAR method to answer behavior based questions.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• On-site Cafeteria
• On-site Nurse
• Strong Safety Culture

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you\'ll see why our team members say they\'re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location:

Grande Prairie, AB, CA, T8V 6V4

Category: Manufacturing

Date: Jan 31, 2023

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