Process Leader: Recovery & Evaporators

Suzano International; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Suzano in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a qualified Process Manager – Recovery & Evaporators to lead technical process ownership and continuous improvement across Power & Recovery areas. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant processes that optimize mill performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong process engineering expertise with a collaborative, people-centered mindset and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in utilities or Power & Recovery operations, preferably in pulp & paper or heavy manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and performance improvement in industrial systems.
• Strong technical understanding of recovery boilers, power boilers, steam turbines, evaporators, and energy systems.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations related to industrial utilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience applying structured problem-solving tools.
• Leadership experience managing a team of 11-14 team members.

Responsibilities

• Act as the process owner for Recovery & Evaporator systems, including recovery boilers, power boilers, steam turbines, evaporators, and water treatment.
• Ensure processes are operated within defined standards, targets, and best practices.
• Support optimization of steam, power, and chemical recovery to meet mill demands while maximizing efficiency and recovery rates.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting complex process issues.
• Champion safe process design and operation, embedding safety into daily activities and SOPs.
• Support compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, and local requirements).
• Analyze process conditions and incidents to identify and mitigate safety or environmental risks.
• Partner with EHS teams on audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor process KPIs and operating data to identify gaps, losses, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analyses for process deviations, equipment upsets, and reliability issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, cost performance, and sustainability.
• Support capital projects, startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds from a process design and optimization perspective.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Automation teams to drive aligned solutions.
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to operators, engineers, and supervisors.
• Support training content, operating philosophies, and standard work for Power & Recovery areas.
• Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Safety minded

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Suzano in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a qualified Process Manager – Recovery & Evaporators to lead technical process ownership and continuous improvement across Power & Recovery areas. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant processes that optimize mill performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong process engineering expertise with a collaborative, people-centered mindset and a passion for operational excellence.