Pulp & Paper Process Support Engineer

Solenis LLC; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis LLC, a global leader in water and hygiene solutions, is hiring a Support Engineer in Owensboro, Kentucky. You will optimize chemical treatment programs, maintain process equipment, and provide technical expertise to improve mill performance, reliability, and product quality.

We look for at least 2 years in pulp & paper or related industries, with strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with customer operations, maintenance, and production teams, traveling within

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in pulp & paper manufacturing, specialty chemicals, process engineering, paper science, or related industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of paper machine operations, process chemistry, or mill support functions preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot pumps, feed systems, instrumentation, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and analysis of pulp and paper processes and chemical treatment programs.
• Support wet-end, retention, drainage, strength, deposit control, and water treatment applications for optimal mill performance.
• Troubleshoot process upsets, quality issues, and equipment performance concerns with customer personnel.
• Analyze operating data and provide recommendations to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Manage chemical inventories and support product deliveries to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot chemical feed systems, pumps, instrumentation, and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare and communicate service reports, performance updates, and improvement recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Pulp & paper

Process engineering

Analytical skills

Customer relations

Troubleshooting pumps

Job description

Solenis LLC, a global leader in water and hygiene solutions, is hiring a Support Engineer in Owensboro, Kentucky. You will optimize chemical treatment programs, maintain process equipment, and provide technical expertise to improve mill performance, reliability, and product quality.

We look for at least 2 years in pulp & paper or related industries, with strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with customer operations, maintenance, and production teams, traveling within