Technical Assistant-Paper Machine

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

The Paper Machine Technical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Paper Machine Area Process Manager with leadership, coordination, and technical expertise to support and optimize the day-to-day operations of the mill.

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on the changing business needs of the company:

Support the Paper Machine Area Safety and Environmental Results.

Lead process problem solving and process optimization to improve OME and Machine Performance.

Supervise Paper Machine Chemical Suppliers and Manage Chemical Trials and Optimization.

Paper Machine’sProduct Quality Leadership and Responsible for Investigating Customer Issues and Claims and Machine Trials.

Support Mill’s Process Control Team toassureQCS and DCS controls are maintained and optimized.

Support the Paper Machine Team and Reliability Group in Reliability Investigations and Timely Completion of RCFA Action Items.

Support Mill Team  as 5S Champion.

Support the Mill ME Group to identify and implement Cost Reduction Projects.

Participate in the development and execution of capital projects.

Assist Paper Machine Area Manager and Learning Leader in Operator Training and Certification.

First in line for delegation of authority for the Paper Machine Area Manager.

Noise levelsin excess of90dB.

Heatin excess of100 ° F occasionally.

Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, ladders and into tanks

Occasionallytransportstools andequipmentweighing up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of shift time

Must be able to work in a 24/7 shift environment, nights and weekends as required.

Must be able to wear all required safety equipment

Technical education consisting of BS or higher in chemical or mechanical engineering, pulp and paper technology, or equivalent experience.

Minimum ofthree (3) years of experience in pulp and paper.

Active participation in safety, problem solving and other committee/team activities.

Hands-on experience in education/training, maintenance planning and scheduling with high degree of computer skills.

Direct involvement with customer service related to product and service.

Yellow Belt Certification, with plans to complete Green Belt Certification

Demonstrated leadership skills combined with technical knowledge and operations experience in pulp and paper manufacturing processes.

Excellent written, verbal, presentation and listening skills.

Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.

Strong technical knowledge related to the manufacturing process. Problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to manage and/or lead projects and teams of people.

Proven leadership ability in guiding a customer-focused organization to meet its business objectives.

Action Oriented

Managing Through Systems

Approachability

Motivating Others

Building Effective Teams

Conflict Management

Planning

Confronting Direct Reports

Priority Setting

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Drive for Results

Process Management

Integrity and Trust

Timely Decision Making

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…