Job Description

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location:

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform:

Position Scope:

The Process Engineer, EIT is an entry-level (depending upon previous experience) technical resource within the operations and manufacturing excellence (ME) teams supporting one of the Grande Prairie mill\'s operation business units. The operational business units encompass all processes for our Kraft pulp mill located in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The position requires relocation to Grande Prairie. The candidate must have reliable transportation. The mill is located approximately 12 km south of the City 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, and reports to a functional manager dependent on team assignments.

The successful candidate will join the International Paper REACH program for recent engineering graduates. During the initial 24 to 36 months, REACH Engineers participate in our world-class training & development program that combines on-line, hands-on, and face-to-face training as well as networking. (Enrollment into REACH program will be evaluated dependent upon previous experience)

Position Responsibilities:

The Process Engineer-In-Training will work closely with a variety of functional groups throughout the mill including operations, maintenance, reliability, capital engineering, manufacturing excellence and management.

• Lead problem trouble shooting while utilizing reliability and ME skills set; RCFA, FMEA, 5 Why, Kepner Tregoe, Driver Tree, etc.
• Support the mill and business unit to advance 5S program by facilitating or coaching 5S improvement teams
• Project management and coordination
• Identify, develop, manage and deliver sustainable cost savings projects targeted at achieving year over year cost reduction performance through:

• Multiple capital projects
• Multiple non-capital deliberate and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support cost reduction capital project development and implementation
• Achieve certifications in Lean Six-Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt
• Serve as a coach for employees working on their Belt projects
• Influence business unit operations teams to utilize ME tools and processes to support successful project delivery and sustainability of improvements
• Implement systems to improve/sustain results
• Support and lead mill cost-reduction initiatives
• Utilize data analysis tools to drive decision making; Minitab, Braincube, Simca
• Support mill Production Model
• Responsible for tracking implementation progress and results for cost reduction initiatives

When the Process Engineer-In-Training has a primary assignment within the operations department, the responsibilities include the following focus:

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Fulfill weekend duty as scheduled - on-call and week-end update meetings
• Implement, support and drive Braincube use in department
• Develop process equipment expertise in a Kraft mill environment
• 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
• Take-on operations-maintenance position coverage from time to time

The Skills You Will Bring:

Desired Skills:

• Ability to instill safety as a core value 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
• AutoCAD skills are a desirable asset
• Ability to structure project management to plan, resource and deliver projects and initiatives
• Self-starter, team player
• Lean & Six Sigma certifications are a strong asset.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering is required
• Minimum of 0-10 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 will see why our team members say they are 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: Apr 6, 2023

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