What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Domtar?
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 Rothschild, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a role model for Safety by promoting a safe work environment and by engaging in safety initiatives.
- Support high Quality standards by protecting the Cougar name and by reducing product variability.
- Support New Product Development by sharing knowledge and assisting with trials.
- Provide technical assistance to the Production areas by troubleshooting process issues, leading capital projects, and advancing reliability initiatives.
- Support process control tracking and troubleshooting
- Interface with outside technical resources and suppliers to initiate cost reduction, quality enhancement, and process improvement trials.
- Build positive relationships with the hourly workforce and provide technical training on process improvements and process changes that impact safety, quality, costs, operations, and efficiencies.
- Develop supervisory skills and take on increasing levels of supervisor responsibilities.
- Provide weekend and weeknight on-call coverage for the Paper unit on a rotating basis.
Key Competencies:
Safety:
- Fulfills safety roles and responsibilities
- Actively involved in safety initiatives
- Demonstrates consistent personal safe work practices
- Holds people accountable for safe work practices
Leadership/People:
- Resolves conflicts
- Builds positive relationships
- Works well across organizational boundaries
- Builds commitment
- Focuses on vital few businesses priorities
- Leads by example
- Respected by co-workers
Results Orientation:
- Meets commitments
- Achieves results/successes aligned with mill goals
- Recognizes and initiates needed work without direction
Flexibility:
- Takes on difficult or unpopular assignments
- Willing to cross boundaries to do the necessary work
- Effectively uses time and resources to achieve results
Technical Competencies:
- Process familiarity and experience (1-year minimum experience) which demonstrates process troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- BS in Chemical or Pulp & Paper Science, or an Engineering related field.
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
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