Clearwater Paper
Where you will work
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.
Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K‑12 school districts.
What you will do The Senior Project Engineer will provide engineering services to develop and implement capital projects. Assists operations and maintenance with technical analyses and designs to improve existing processes and equipment. Manages project work to maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Project & Operations Support
Provides technical assistance to production, reliability and quality groups as needed to solve facility problems and develops methods to improve processes
Optimize manufacturing and facility processes by investigating and eliminating root causes of asset failures
Develops site's 5‑year CapEx plan for facility related projects (sewers, fire lines, structural, railway, elevators, roadways, etc)
Manage all phases of assigned capital projects including:
Developing project justification, scope, and subsequent writing of AFCE's
Evaluation and selection of equipment suppliers and installation contractors
Equipment checkout and subsequent installation
Complete project documentation
Reliability
Develops, coordinates, and conducts technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts
Investigates and analyses relevant variables potentially affecting product and processes. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards
Analyses preliminary plans and develops reliability engineering programs to achieve company, customer, and governmental agency reliability objectives
As necessary, proposes changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability
Maintenance and Operational Assistance
Provide technical assistance to facility problems.
Research options and recommend solutions to resolve operating and/or maintenance issues
Coordinate contractor's activities for contracted‑out maintenance work during equipment downtimes
Provide engineering calculations and design drawings for equipment installed by maintenance crews
Perform maintenance call‑duty. Call out and supervise maintenance crews as required. Communicate environmental/safety issues to management as required
Leadership
Assist in the management of the Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs including vibration coverage through the mill, plant tank integrity, pressure vessel integrity, and pre‑post failure reports
Manages capital projects as required
Facilitate Reliability Steering Teams
Key Competencies & Attributes
Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision‑making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others' knowledge and skills
Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others
Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization's customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring
Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes
Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
5+ years of experience in project or reliability engineering, maintenance, or operations in the paper industry required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
AutoCAD experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with vendors, managers, and production employees to achieve goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of managing Process Safety Management programs
Familiar with and have a good working knowledge of construction and repair codes (ASME, API, NBIC, NEC etc.)
Knowledgeable with maintenance best practices (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.) preferred
Must be capable of understanding and troubleshooting complex industrial systems and equipment
Understanding of LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts preferred
Professional Engineering license preferred
Basic knowledge of corrosion effects and metallurgy preferred
High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
Dirt, noise, odor, and temperature extremes
Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
Total Rewards Details We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.
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.
#ClearwaterPaper #Lewiston
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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Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K‑12 school districts.
What you will do The Senior Project Engineer will provide engineering services to develop and implement capital projects. Assists operations and maintenance with technical analyses and designs to improve existing processes and equipment. Manages project work to maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Project & Operations Support
Provides technical assistance to production, reliability and quality groups as needed to solve facility problems and develops methods to improve processes
Optimize manufacturing and facility processes by investigating and eliminating root causes of asset failures
Develops site's 5‑year CapEx plan for facility related projects (sewers, fire lines, structural, railway, elevators, roadways, etc)
Manage all phases of assigned capital projects including:
Developing project justification, scope, and subsequent writing of AFCE's
Evaluation and selection of equipment suppliers and installation contractors
Equipment checkout and subsequent installation
Complete project documentation
Reliability
Develops, coordinates, and conducts technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts
Investigates and analyses relevant variables potentially affecting product and processes. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards
Analyses preliminary plans and develops reliability engineering programs to achieve company, customer, and governmental agency reliability objectives
As necessary, proposes changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability
Maintenance and Operational Assistance
Provide technical assistance to facility problems.
Research options and recommend solutions to resolve operating and/or maintenance issues
Coordinate contractor's activities for contracted‑out maintenance work during equipment downtimes
Provide engineering calculations and design drawings for equipment installed by maintenance crews
Perform maintenance call‑duty. Call out and supervise maintenance crews as required. Communicate environmental/safety issues to management as required
Leadership
Assist in the management of the Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs including vibration coverage through the mill, plant tank integrity, pressure vessel integrity, and pre‑post failure reports
Manages capital projects as required
Facilitate Reliability Steering Teams
Key Competencies & Attributes
Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision‑making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others' knowledge and skills
Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others
Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization's customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring
Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes
Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
5+ years of experience in project or reliability engineering, maintenance, or operations in the paper industry required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
AutoCAD experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with vendors, managers, and production employees to achieve goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of managing Process Safety Management programs
Familiar with and have a good working knowledge of construction and repair codes (ASME, API, NBIC, NEC etc.)
Knowledgeable with maintenance best practices (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.) preferred
Must be capable of understanding and troubleshooting complex industrial systems and equipment
Understanding of LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts preferred
Professional Engineering license preferred
Basic knowledge of corrosion effects and metallurgy preferred
High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
Dirt, noise, odor, and temperature extremes
Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
Total Rewards Details We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.
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.
#ClearwaterPaper #Lewiston
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr