Process Engineer - Pulp & Energy

Domtar; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking a Process Engineer in Nekoosa, WI to drive process optimization and safety initiatives within a pulp and energy context. You will support production teams, improve product quality, and lead cost-reduction projects in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. BS Chemical Engineering or related fields are expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment, preferably pulp & paper or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model for safety and promote a safe work environment.
• Support high quality product standards and work to reduce variability.
• Provide technical assistance to production areas.
• Lead process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives, including trial plan development.
• Focus on cost optimization by initiating continuous improvement efforts.
• Interface with outside technical resources and suppliers for cost reduction and process improvement trials.
• Develop leadership skills and assume increasing levels of supervision.
• Provide weekend coverage for the Kraft Mill on a rotating basis.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

Pulp & Paper Science

Chemistry

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Engineer - Pulp & Energy. This job is full-time permanent.

Position Description

Primary responsibilities include promoting safety, quality improvements, new product development, process optimization, and cost reduction. Utilization of continuous improvement methodologies essential for efficient problem solving and execution of process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a role model for safety by promoting a safe work environment and by engaging in safety initiatives
• Support high quality product standards and work to reduce product/process variability
• Provide technical assistance to the production areas
• Leads and initiates process optimization/improvement efforts and implementing cost reduction initiatives. Including trial plan development
• Focus on cost optimization by initiating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Interface with outside technical resources and suppliers to initiate cost reduction, quality enhancement and process improvement trials
• Build positive relationships with the hourly workforce and provide technical training on process improvements and process changes that impact safety, quality, costs, operations, and efficiencies
• Develop leadership skillset and take on increasing levels of supervisor responsibilities
• Provide weekend coverage for the Kraft Mill on a rotating basis

Position Requirements

• 1-2 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment, preferably pulp & paper, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Industrial process familiarity and experience which demonstrates process troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft products
• Strong communication and organization skills
• BS Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, Chemistry or related field

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

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