Process Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

WA - Longview, WA 98632

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $98,000.00

Job Category:
Engineering

From its world‑class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA, the NORPAC mill produces high‑quality packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.

NORPAC is looking for a Process Engineer.

• Responsible for the feasibility, scoping, planning, implementation and commissioning phases of engineering projects.
• Plan, lead, organize and monitor capital and major maintenance projects consistent with NORPAC goals.
• Manage engineering consulting personnel engaged in preparation of project scope and estimates, detail design and equipment procurement for large projects.
• Perform basic mechanical and piping design as needed for small projects.
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers on small and large projects.
• Specify and assist in procurement of equipment and materials.
• Administer hazardous piping program and pressure vessels inspections.
• Learn and apply formal problem solving techniques to improve process capability and product quality.
• Work with operations, maintenance and management to solve daily safety, production and quality issues.
• Participate and/or facilitate problem‑solving task teams.

• Working knowledge of process piping and equipment (e.g. pressure vessels, pumps pressing and drying equipment, conveyers and roll handling)
• BS degree in mechanical engineering
• Five or more years experience in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to excel with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills that includes experience with Excel, Word and Auto Cad
• Flexible to meet changing business and team needs and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Experience in supporting and leading both capital and major maintenance projects

• Prior experiences in pulp and paper engineering and/or field work concerning pulp and paper making machinery and piping systems
• 2-3 years pulp and paper industry experience
• Experience working with non‑traditional, high performance work systems

• Possess excellent skills in written and oral communication, time management, problem solving, conflict resolution and small task group facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships between individuals and departments and ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills base

NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.