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Clearwater Paper Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior Process Engineer

Lewiston, Idaho, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer of paper products, and they are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to enhance their operations. The role involves evaluating new technologies, leading process improvements, and providing technical assistance to optimize production efficiency and product quality.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPaper ManufacturingPharmaceuticalSustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates new technologies, implements process changes and develops systems to reduce operating costs, increase production and improve quality

Leads the technical process for operating areas to solve equipment and process-related problems

Provides support data for all reports and performance updates

Data analysis to reduce variability or improve performance

Reviews production schedules and suggests modifications for reduced downtime and/or change overs where applicable

Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities

Writes procedures, trains operators and monitor compliance with quality procedures

Organizes shut down schedules for operations where applicable

Develops working knowledge of all process areas in areas including process flow, operator responsibility, major quality attributes and areas for improvement

Initiates, conducts and documents results of process trials to improve productivity and/or quality

Assists with proposals to justify capital expenditures, help manages technical aspects and assist with coordination of start-up of capital projects

Recommends and implements process improvements or chemical changes to improve the overall operation where applicable

Assists with data collection for justification of capital expenditures and coordination of start-up of capital projects

Conducts crew training in new process equipment or chemical additives

Monitors process variables and recommends changes in operation for improved performance

Optimizes process by identifying and eliminating root causes of process variations

Monitors performance of wearable items (clothing, coater blades, doctor blades, etc.) and recommend changes leading to cost reduction, quality enhancements, or production improvement

Participates in the development of less experienced engineers

Provides crew supervision during trials or upset conditions to ensure the trial plans are properly executed

Qualification

Paperboard converting operationsProcess Information System (PI)Data analysisLean techniquesProduction Management systemChemical EngineeringPlanningCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam leadership