Senior Process Engineer

Where you will work

Lewiston is Clearwater Paper's original manufacturing facility and home to nearly 700 dedicated team members who power our site. Together, we make paperboard used in products across the United States, including food packaging, plates, cups and more. Home to the first mill that produced poster board from wood waste, the site currently operates two paper machines, two extruders, two power boilers and two recovery boilers.

Located where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet on the Idaho-Washington border, Lewiston offers an active outdoor lifecycle with easy access to fishing, boating, hiking and camping. The region's milder climate means more rain than snow in the winter and long, sunny days in the summer.

Living here means you'll be close to Lewis-Clark State College, University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Walla Walla Community College, as well as strong local K-12 school districts

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 change overs where applicable

* Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities

* Writes procedures, trains operators and monitor compliance with quality procedures

* Organizes shut down 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-up of capital projects

* 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

* Monitors performance of wearable items (clothing, coater blades, doctor blades, etc.) and recommend changes leading to cost reduction, quality enhancements, or production improvement

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 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 Engineering required, Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science preferred

* 5+ years professional level paperboard/converting solutions experience required

* Strong emphasis on paperboard converting operations required

* Proficient knowledge of PI (Process Information System)

* Previous experience using a Production Management system preferred

* Strong verbal and written communication skills required

* Excellent Planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks

* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

* Previous experience with CI, Lean, OEE and TPM techniques desired

* 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

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