Job Description

Position Title:

Recaust Operator

Number of positions - 2

Pay Rate:

$34.37

per hour plus shift premium

Category/Shift:

Hourly 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.

To learn more about the Northwest Alberta region, please visit Work NW Alberta

The Job You Will Perform:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

The Position

This position reports to the Front Line Leader in the Utilities and Chemicals in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill. It currently operates with approximately 360 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

Key Functions

This role is responsible for the safe operations of the recausticizing and lime kiln process with potential to operate a recovery and or power boiler.

Key Accountabilities

Safety

Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.

Operate Process Equipment

Operate the causticizing plant and lime kiln

Participate in the continuous improvement of process and procedures

Complete process equipment monitoring tours

Daily clean-up activities

Obtain process samples and conduct lab analysis

Shut down, startup process equipment and complete equipment isolations. Troubleshoot equipment and process problems

Other duties as assigned

Work Systems Improvements

Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

The Skills You Will Bring

Core Competencies

Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance

Time Management - Planning and Organizing

Development and Continual Learning

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Decision Making and Judgment

Communication

Team Work

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

High school diploma, GED

4th class steam ticket with the ability and willingness to obtain a 3rd class ticket Willing and able to work overtime

Willing to work a compressed 12-hour shift (days and nights)

Experience operating heavy equipment

Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation

Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment

Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Comprehension of work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction

Proactive approach to troubleshooting/problem identification

Able to perform physically demanding work Demonstrated safety leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Preferred qualifications include:

3rd class steam ticket

Power engineering experience

Caustic plant experience

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Employer Paid Retirement Program, plus optional matching contributions

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.