Sr Process Engineer - Paper Machine

Overview

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 Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking talent to fill the position of Sr Process Engineer – Paper Machine
. This role is full-time and permanent. The incumbent will promote safety, drive quality improvements, support new product development, optimize processes, and pursue cost reduction while supporting the high-performance work system. Utilization of continuous improvement methodologies is essential for efficient problem solving and execution of process improvements. The Process Engineer reports to the Superintendent and helps drive operational excellence by instilling a continuous improvement mindset in the organization.

• Organizational Effectiveness
  • Provide technical oversight of paper machine operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and product quality
  • Provide technical training to workforce on process improvements and process changes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, and quality control) to drive improvements
  • Lead process optimization efforts, including chemical usage, fiber yield, water usage, and steam usage
  • Participate in DMS and utilize data analytics to monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for enhancement
  • Perform mass balances and water balances of unit operations and provide solutions as required
  • Read P&
  • Support CAPEX projects, including equipment upgrades and new technology implementation
  • Interact with vendors and collect information to improve productivity and quality
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Act as technical coach for operations team members, providing training and mentorship
• Process Optimization
  • Identify cost reduction projects and work with teams to achieve results
  • Develop and run chemical trials, process trials and quality trials as required
  • Develop training materials, procedures and charts for operators and communicate effectively
  • Use standard process engineering methods and procedures to work in all aspects of the paper machine
  • Check process control loops for effective operation
  • Participate in shutdown planning and execution as required
  • Perform engineering calculations as required
  • Condense information from manuals and drawings and explain to mill operators
• Quality
  • Work with management and operational work teams to utilize the human performance improvement (HPI) process, identifying root-cause off-quality events and driving permanent solutions
  • Organize and track solutions in Enablon system (mill-wide database)
  • Develop techniques and processes to improve quality
  • Respond to customer complaints when required
• Continuous Improvement
  • Utilize lean tools (6 Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA, etc.) to lead team efforts on continuous improvement projects
  • Perform RCPE as required
  • Develop and implement process control strategies to enhance machine performance and reduce variability
  • Be willing to explore machine learning principles
• Safety
  • Be a safety advocate, lead by example
  • Drive team efforts to identify root causes of issues, develop permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database
• Suppliers / External Technical Resources
  • Interface with external technical resources and suppliers to initiate cost reduction, quality enhancement, and process improvement trials

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience utilizing expert level knowledge for process troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving in Paper Mill Operations

• A proven high level of troubleshooting skills — analytical, critical thinking and problem solving
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