Process Engineer

Domtar; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Cowichan is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational performance through innovative solutions. This full-time role involves managing projects, facilitating change, and collaborating with various departments to drive excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in project management.
• Competent and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based approach to assess operational performance.
• Manage process improvement projects to increase profitability.
• Conduct formal or informal training in process improvement methodologies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Change Agility

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Pulp and Paper Engineering

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

“The salary for this position is CAD $75k-$85k per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.”

The location in Crofton , ( British Columbia , Canada ), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Engineer . This job is full-time permanent .

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain a risk-based approach to assess operational performance (safety, production, quality and cost).
• Interpret data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, prepare improvement project proposals, conduct cost-benefit analyses, perform process simulations, and support the annual budgeting and capital planning processes.
• Manage process improvement projects, from start to finish, to de-bottleneck production, increase profitability and improve quality & sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to develop or embed best practices and innovative solutions.
• Facilitate the change management process and coach key stakeholders through the process improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Technical, Maintenance, Finance, IT, Supply Chain and Safety, to ensure proper communication and technical consultation.
• Provide hands-on assistance in modernization initiatives, such as automation, advanced control systems, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence.
• Maintain high visibility with operations, to solicit input for improvement ideas and ensure proper communication of change initiatives.
• Work closely with operational leaders to drive operational excellence and sustain the benefits from improvement projects.
• Conduct formal or informal training in process improvement and operational excellence methodologies, such as Lean manufacturing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness and Six Sigma.
• Complies with OHS and organizational safety standards and practices.
  
  

Required Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Pulp and Paper Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Competent and effective communication skills required.
• Proven ability in project management.
  
  

Preferred Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Certification in Lean and or Six Sigma, green belt level is desirable.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) is considered as a plus.
  
  

Core Competencies/Key Skills:

• Change Agility
• Communication
• Drive & Energy
• High Standards
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Organizing & Planning
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Composure
• Functional & Technical Expertise
• Learning Agility
• Team Player
  
  

The salary for this position is CAN $75K-85K per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .