Process Engineer, Pulp & Energy — Growth & Safety

Domtar Corporation; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar Corporation in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, is seeking a Process Engineer for Pulp & Energy to join a full-time permanent team. You will promote safety, drive quality improvements, optimize processes, and implement cost-reduction initiatives while partnering with production to reduce variability and improve efficiency.

This role requires 1–2 years of industrial engineering experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Industrial process familiarity and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft products.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• BS Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, Chemistry or related field.

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
• Lead and initiate process optimization/improvement efforts and implement 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

Skills

Engineering experience

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

BS Chemical Engineering / Pulp & Paper Science / Chemistry

Job description

Domtar Corporation in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, is seeking a Process Engineer for Pulp & Energy to join a full-time permanent team. You will promote safety, drive quality improvements, optimize processes, and implement cost-reduction initiatives while partnering with production to reduce variability and improve efficiency.

This role requires 1–2 years of industrial engineering experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.