Process Engineer
Job Details
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify potential for improvement and optimization in the areas of chemical usage, product performance and manufacturing.
- Develop and run mill trials to support new product development.
- Work with Mill superintendents, Quality Dept., Sales Dept. and/or Technical Dept. to address customer concerns.
- Understand the relationship between paper properties and associated papermaking variables (i.e. fiber types, machine settings, chemical interactions, etc.).
- Meet with raw material vendors and equipment suppliers to stay current of new technology and the potential benefits to Twin Rivers Paper.
- Perform handsheet studies, coating drawdowns or other paper testing as needed.
- When applicable, provide technical/process support to the Engineering Dept.
- Observing and following plant rules for safety and GMPs
Education, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree required. A degree in Paper Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred.
- 1+ years of paper mill or other associated with paper manufacturing experience, required. Knowledge of paper process chemistry needed, knowledge of dyes and colors preferred.
- Excellent motivation and communication skills.
- Good data analysis skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality. Must be comfortable around paper making machinery and working in a paper manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to be proactive and try new things.
- Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database).
- Willingness to travel.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.
Experience
Required
1 year:
Paper Mill or Paper Manufacturing
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.