Process Project Engineer

Southern Arkansas University; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

3 weeks vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading education institution is looking for a Process Project Engineer at their Gladstone, VA mill. The role involves process optimization, data analysis, and engineering support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering and 2-5 years of industry experience, particularly in paper production. Proficiency in Microsoft tools is required, and familiarity with control systems is preferred. Benefits include competitive medical plans, 401k matching, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in process engineering or production in the paper industry.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide process optimization and engineering support for the mill.
• Conduct data analysis projects and use data for business decisions.
• Coordinate external resources to improve operations.
• Coordinate the efforts of outside resources to improve operations.
• Conduct data analysis projects and use data to drive business decisions.
• Assignments may include higher-level training and development duties.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Word

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking resumes for a Process Project Engineerat our Gladstone, VA Riverville Mill.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill which will include but not limited to, compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support. Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs. Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information. Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions. Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes. Successful candidates should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment and recovery operations. Interest/aptitude in controls.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering required
• Applicants must have 2-5 years’ experience in process engineering or production in the paper industry
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Auto Cad and Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems would be preferred.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

• Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, handle multiple projects, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
• Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills
• Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving
• Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change

PAY & BENEFITS

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation Time – 3 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories