Process Engineer

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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

Hawesville Mill has an opening for a Process Engineer.  Reporting to the Bleached Pulp Superintendent, this position will provide technical support to an assigned area including, but not limited to: 

• Process Monitoring, troubleshooting, & process optimization
• Providing training on chemical & quality systems
• Providing on-call, after hours & weekend coverage
• Maintaining involvement & supporting safety on a mill-wide basis
• Maintaining & supporting environmental compliance
• Providing support to Technical & Production efforts during machine maintenance outages
• Ability to effectively interact with vendors & customers
• Providing strong leadership & supporting BPM goals

 Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related degree
• Good analytical, planning & organizational skills
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word applications
• Flexible & self-motivated
• Required to enter confined spaces, climb stairs & ladders, effectively wear required PPE (steel toe boots; hand, hearing & eye protection, etc.)
• Able to work in environments with low levels of chemical fumes, high heat, humidity & noise
• Willing and able to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation
• A personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience
• SAP experience
• Microsoft Access experience
• Macro use in Excel
• SQL Database experience

• Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities.
• Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

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.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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