Process Engineer, Paper Machine
7320 Mill Rd, PO Box 100544
Florence, South Carolina, 29506
United States
WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 350 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
This role provides support by recommending and implementing modifications to the process to optimize production, improve quality, and reduce cost. The Process Engineer also provides engineering expertise for conceptual studies, feasibility analysis, process design, start-up, system optimization, and trouble-shooting mill systems.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK:
- Provide technical support on operating parameters and process optimization
- Continually explores process changes to maximize throughput, improve product quality and/or reduce operating costs
- Analyze problems within existing systems utilizing analytical abilities and implementing recommendations for improvement
- Assist production with troubleshooting quality and operational problems.
- Monitors pertinent quality and operating data
- Lead all process engineering aspects of capital projects, from front-end conceptual design through successful operation, including start-up, operations training, and post start-up optimization working in conjunction with the plant engineer
- Responsible to be an active member in Lean Six Sigma projects. This includes holding multiple roles within projects
- Optimization of all processes including water systems, chemical additives, and other paper mill processes including chemical, mechanical, plant layout, and all other opportunities for efficiency improvement
- Responsible for executing projects in a safe manner and observing all pertinent laws, codes and policies
- Assist in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives
- Performs other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science
- Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office Suite, PI Processbook, JD Edwards, etc.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
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