Process Specialist

Domtar; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Bennettsville, SC is seeking a Process Specialist to join the Pulp and Utilities department. This full-time, permanent role reports to the R&U Manager and focuses on supporting operations, maintenance, and reliability improvement in the Fiberline and Recovery & Utilities areas.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering, with 5+ years in related operations, and is proficient with SAP, Excel, PI, and project tools.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Safety-conscious with good work ethic and teamwork.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and maintenance in Pulp & Utilities area.
• Review daily operations strategies for safe, efficient goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability activities.
• Assist in planning outages and schedule maintenance work.
• Coordinate with leadership to monitor budgets and spending.
• Facilitate communication among shift teams and contractors.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PI

PARCView

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Process Specialist

Location: Bennettsville, SC, US, 29512

Department: Pulp & Paper Operations (PK01)

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 Bennettsville, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Specialist. This job is full-time permanent.

The Process Specialist position is in the Pulp & Utilities (P&U) Department which includes both the Fiberline and Recovery & Utilities (R&U) areas. This position reports to the R&U Manager and will be a process resource for the area.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Be an advocate for and an active member of the P&U management team.


• Support all operations and maintenance activities of the R&U area.


• Review daily operations strategies to insure that we are safely and efficiently meeting our goals.


• Help identify and participate in continuous improvement and reliability improvement activities.


• Review work orders and help to prioritize weekly planning and scheduling. Participate in the weekly planning and scheduling process for maintenance work.


• Work with department leadership to help plan the scheduled outages and react to unscheduled events.


• Participate in selection of contractors and monitoring of spend against budget.


• Help to monitor day to day maintenance and operational spending against budgets.


• Help to facilitate good communications between the rotating shift teams, day maintenance teams, contract maintenance teams, and day staff.


• Participate in trouble shooting efforts such as Root Cause Failure Analysis.


• Participate in review of existing SOP’s, development of new SOP’s, and training of personnel as needed.


• Periodically fill vacancies for the R&U Manager.

Required Qualifications/Professional Experience:

• BS degree in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering with at least five years of appropriate experience; or a minimum of 10 years of operational experience related to Fiberline or Recovery & Utilities area.


• Should be familiar with most operational aspects of boilers, evaporators, water/effluent, and recaust/kiln.


• Safety and team oriented with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.


• Excellent communication and computer skills.


• Experience with SAP, Excel, Word, PI,PARCView, and Microsoft Projects is desirable.

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.