Technical Assistant - Power and Recovery

International Paper; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary home/auto/vision/pets ins.

Job summary

International Paper is hiring a Technical Assistant - Power and Recovery to support the Power department’s day-to-day operations and long-term reliability goals. You will assist the Power Area Manager and collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teams.

The role requires a minimum of five years in Power Operations and a strong safety record, with a engineering degree or related field. This position is based at the Riverdale Mill in Selma, AL.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Power Operations.
• Minimum five years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated safety commitment and results.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the Power area to ensure reliability.
• Design systems to build long-term stability and reliability.
• Manage safety, environment, people, operations, and reliability performance.
• Provide operational support for safety audits and outages.
• Lead and mentor Power Crew Leaders with clear expectations.
• Develop procedures, SOPs, and training materials.

Skills

Power Operations

Management experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Assistant - Power and Recovery

Job Description

Position Title:

Power Department - Technical Assistant/Recovery

Pay Rate:

$101,100 -$148,100

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

Category/Shift:

Physical Location:

601 County Rd 78

The Job You Will Perform:

The Riverdale Mill is currently seeking a Technical Assistant -Power. This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Power area, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Power Technical Assistant will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People. They must help manage the safety, environment, people, operations, and reliability performance of the Power Area.

The Technical Assistant is to be an assistant to the Power Area Manager.This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Power Dept. while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Power Technical Assistant will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People. They must help manage the safety, environment, people, operations, and reliability performance of the Paper Machines.

The Technical Assistant will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas including operations, maintenance, technical, and people.

All safety and environmental results for the Power Department.

Building, communicating, and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts.

Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment, and training.

Assist in directing and leading the Power Crew Leaders with clear expectations and accountability.

Investigating, resolving, and implementing process improvements.

Interfacing with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.

Serving as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM, and RCFA.

Serving as operational support for capital needs, including the development of FEL1 level of the Project Development Process (PDP).

Serving as a key driver to maintain and improve processes to comply with Recovery Boiler Policy

Serving as operation support for Recovery Boiler Safety Audits (RBSA)

Providing support on project management and/or outage management during weekly/annual outages.

Filling in as a Power Area Manager when needed

Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.

Complete technical process evaluations and improvements

Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources

Support improvements in a healthy and highly functioning basic care process

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

Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for the PBU

The Skills You Will Bring:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Power Operations.

A minimum of five (5) years of management experience

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related field

A demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.

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 with groups and individuals at all levels

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].

Job Info

• Job Identification 2003576
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 08:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 601 County Road 78, Selma, AL, 36703, US