Process Engineer - Twin Rivers Paper : Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify potential for improvement and optimization in the areas of chemical usage, product performance and manufacturing.
• Develop and run mill trials to support new product development.
• Work with Mill superintendents, Quality Dept., Sales Dept. and/or Technical Dept. to address customer concerns.
• Understand the relationship between paper properties and associated papermaking variables (i.e. fiber types, machine settings, chemical interactions, etc.).
• Meet with raw material vendors and equipment suppliers to stay current of new technology and the potential benefits to Twin Rivers Paper.
• Perform handsheet studies, coating drawdowns or other paper testing as needed.
• When applicable, provide technical/process support to the Engineering Dept.
• Observing and following plant rules for safety and GMPs

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree required. A degree in Paper Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 1+ years of paper mill or other associated with paper manufacturing experience, required. Knowledge of paper process chemistry needed, knowledge of dyes and colors preferred.
• Excellent motivation and communication skills.
• Good data analysis skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality. Must be comfortable around paper making machinery and working in a paper manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to be proactive and try new things.
• Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database).
• Willingness to travel.

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