Clearwater Paper
Engineer I - Early Career Development
Clearwater Paper, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Where you will work
This opportunity will be based onsite at one of our 3 mills, which includes Augusta, GA, Cypress Bend, AR or Lewiston, ID.
The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years.
The Cypress Bend facility is located in the historic Mississippi River Delta and produces bleached paperboard and bleached Kraft pulp, used in the production of folding cartons, commercial print paperboard, carded packaging, and cupstock. This facility boasts over 300 talented employees and stretches across 730 acres. Clearwater Paper employees are proud to manufacture a high-quality product for an essential industry.
The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard product, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy.
What you will do Technical Assistance
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 changeovers where applicable
Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities
Writes procedures, trains operators, and monitors compliance with quality procedures
Organizes shutdown schedules for operations where applicable
Process Improvement
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
Leadership
Participates in the development of less experienced engineers
Provides crew supervision during trials or upset conditions to ensure the trial plans are properly executed
Key Competences and Attributes
Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions
Taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science preferred
Entry level position with experience in an internship in the manufacturing industry or paper experience preferred
Basic knowledge of PI (Process Information System)
Previous experience using a Production Management system preferred
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and an intermediate level
Industrial Environment - subject to extreme heat and cold
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in the mill environment
Noisy, dusty, and working around moving equipment
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years.
The Cypress Bend facility is located in the historic Mississippi River Delta and produces bleached paperboard and bleached Kraft pulp, used in the production of folding cartons, commercial print paperboard, carded packaging, and cupstock. This facility boasts over 300 talented employees and stretches across 730 acres. Clearwater Paper employees are proud to manufacture a high-quality product for an essential industry.
The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard product, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy.
What you will do Technical Assistance
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 changeovers where applicable
Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities
Writes procedures, trains operators, and monitors compliance with quality procedures
Organizes shutdown schedules for operations where applicable
Process Improvement
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
Leadership
Participates in the development of less experienced engineers
Provides crew supervision during trials or upset conditions to ensure the trial plans are properly executed
Key Competences and Attributes
Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions
Taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science preferred
Entry level position with experience in an internship in the manufacturing industry or paper experience preferred
Basic knowledge of PI (Process Information System)
Previous experience using a Production Management system preferred
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and an intermediate level
Industrial Environment - subject to extreme heat and cold
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in the mill environment
Noisy, dusty, and working around moving equipment
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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