Process Engineer

International Paper | NORPAC; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

International Paper NORPAC seeks an experienced Process Engineer to lead capital and major maintenance projects at the Longview, WA facility. You will manage scope, design support, procurement coordination, and safety compliance while collaborating with operations and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and 2–3 years of pulp and paper industry experience. AutoCAD proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in pulp and paper engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feasibility, scoping, planning, and commissioning phases of engineering projects.
• Plan, lead, and monitor capital and major maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers and procurement for scope, design, and equipment.
• Administer hazardous piping program and pressure vessel inspections.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to address safety, production, and quality issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA., the NORPAC mill produces high-quality, packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world class performance while leading a principle based, process disciplined organization.NORPAC is looking for an experienced Process Engineer.Key Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):Responsible for the feasibility, scoping, planning, implementation and commissioning phases of engineering projects.Plan, lead, organize and monitor capital and major maintenance projects consistent with NORPAC goals.Manage engineering consulting personnel engaged in preparation of project scope and estimates, detail design and equipment procurement for large projects.Perform basic mechanical and piping design as needed for small projects.Coordinate work with other discipline engineers on small and large projects.Specify and assist in procurement of equipment and materials.Administer hazardous piping program and pressure vessels inspections.Learn and apply formal problem solving techniques to improve process capability and product quality.Work with operations, maintenance and management to solve daily safety, production and quality issues.Participate and/or facilitate problem-solving task teams.Required:BS degree in engineering in related field.Possess excellent skills in written and oral communication, time management, problem solving, conflict resolution and small task group facilitation.Demonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships between individuals and departments and a demonstrated ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills base.Strong computer knowledge and skills that includes experience with Excel, Word and AutoCad.Flexible to meet changing business and team needs and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.Ability to excel with minimal supervision.Experience in supporting and leading both capital and major maintenance projects.Preferred:Prior experiences in pulp and paper engineering and/or field work concerning pulp and paper making machinery and piping systems2-3 years pulp and paper industry experienceExperience working with non-traditional, high-performance work systemsNecessary Skills:Possess excellent skills in written and oral communication, time management, problem solving, conflict resolution and small task group facilitationDemonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships between individuals and departments and ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills baseIP NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.