Technical Assistant- Power

International Paper; Pine Hill (AL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper in Pine Hill, AL is seeking a Technical Assistant- Power to support area operations management and drive reliability across multiple disciplines. The role emphasizes safety leadership, system design, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical teams. The position requires a B.S.

in Engineering, 3–5 years in pulp/paper or power environments, and strong communication. Expect involvement in SOP creation, process improvements, and engagement with multiple plant

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 3–5 years’ experience in pulp, paper, or power operating areas preferred.
• Instill safety as a core value and communicate a shared safety vision.
• Thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to achieve safety results and reliability goals.
• Develop tools and systems for environmental permitting compliance and accuracy.
• Support training processes to build a skilled team pool.
• Create SOPs, troubleshooting documents, and training materials.
• Coordinate cross-unit collaboration to optimize area production.
• Lead continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence and reliability.

Skills

Safety leadership

Mill operations

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Proficy

Job description

Position Title

Technical Assistant- Power

Pay Rate

$101,000-$134,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short‑term incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

7600 AL-10
Pine Hill, AL 36769

The Job You Will Perform

The Technical Assistant (TA) role is an assistant to area operations management and acts as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. This role is heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People, and supports safety, environmental, people, operations, and reliability results for the area. Reporting for this position varies by area.

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate (NCG, air, water, etc.)
• Support training processes in alignment with GMTI to ensure a pool of highly skilled team members
• Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials
• Support engagement processes to ensure the crews have ownership and feel valued within the organization
• Coordinate within each business unit and across other business units to optimize area production to meet the needs of the department and the mill, including process balances as needed (e.g. upset conditions and outages)
• Complete technical process evaluations and improvements
• Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources
• Support the manufacturing work systems (MWS) process to prioritize and plan daily work, routine outages, and annual outages including operational, maintenance, and contractor tasks
• Coordinate outage and other routine work as needed, which may include review of bid proposals and planned spending to ensure maximum value is achieved
• Serve as a contractor coordinator (owner’s rep) as required
• Support improvements in a healthy and highly functioning basic care process
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts in reliability pacesetter elements
• Participate in the 5S program for the area, including leading 5S improvement projects as needed
• Participate in cost reduction program idea generation and implementation process
• Provide support for capital project development and implementation
• Implement systems to improve/sustain results, including PI processbook pages, excel spreadsheet tools, Proficy based centerlining systems, etc.
• Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings
• Lead and sustain continual improvement of Manufacturing Excellence culture within the business unit
• Fill in for area operations leaders as needed
• Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for the department

The Skills You Will Bring

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience required.
• Prefer 3 to 5 years’ experience in Pulp, Paper, or Power operating areas of a paper manufacturing facility.
• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels
• Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Possess Manufacturing Excellence (ME) certification of white or green belt
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever‑changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].