Process Engineer

J.D. Irving; Utopia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New Brunswick is seeking a Process Engineer to join their technical operations group. This role focuses on managing projects related to product development and process improvement at their environmental treatment facility, notably featuring the world's largest Anaerobic Digester. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant experience in the pulp and paper industry. The position offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and improvement projects within the mill.
• Analyze data, propose solutions, and improve processes.
• Communicate process changes effectively while ensuring safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety focus

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to work within our technical operations group. As a key team member of the Technical Department within the mill, this position will initially be focused on our environmental treatment facility at Lake Utopia Paper where we operate the world's largest Anerobic Digester. The position is responsible to manage projects in the areas of product development, process improvement, cost control, and to support capital projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead mill investigations, trials and improvement projects
• Analyze process trends, interpreting data and proposing solutions.
• Work to improve process, environmental and quality related initiatives.
• Responsible for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Communicate process changes all while adhering to and promoting safe work practices.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Pulp and Paper industry experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Well-developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Interest in a variety of business functions, such as Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Technical, Project Management and Safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity and persistence - you are a problem-solver with natural tendency to ask questions
• Strong focus on safety and process improvement
• Drive, initiative, teamwork

About the Team

Lake Utopia Paper produces high quality corrugating medium for the North American and export markets. Lake Utopia Paper’s corrugating medium is a key component of box packaging for a wide variety of industries. Located in Utopia, New Brunswick, our mill has supplied customers in Canada, the U.S. andLatin America for over fifty years.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5984
• Job Category Engineering & Science
• Posting Date 09/22/2025, 12:41 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 600 Route 785, Utopia, NB, E5C 2K4, CA