POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Engineer supports the technical services department and paper production department goals and activities by providing continued analysis, evaluation and optimization of equipment and processes to ensure efficiency and quality. The Process Engineer works directly will superintendents, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Management, and overall facility leaders to continuously improve our systems in the areas of safety, quality, production, and cost.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Continuous Improvement Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily engagement with production concerns and problems. Provides daily CI support in the areas of stock prep, paper machine, and dry end, working closely with superintendents, maintenance, and operators.
• Assists teams and employees with troubleshooting issues and problems.
• Continual evaluation and optimization of equipment and processes to ensure both efficiency and quality.
• Process Analysis Before/After shutdowns and newly modified equipment.
• Data collection, interpretation and report writing.
• Commissioning, qualification, and training associated with new process equipment.
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing chemical processes.
• Responsible for leading and/or participating on CI teams.
• Participates in safety and operational risk assessments.
• Process chemical optimization efforts.

Process Trial Coordinator Responsibilities

• Manages chemical authorization of new trial products.
• Plans and conducts process trials.
• Works with vendors to procure chemicals and equipment.
• Trial data analysis and trial summary/report.

Quality Responsibilities

• Participates in quality incidents including investigation, root cause and corrective actions.
• Routine Basis Weight/Scanner correlations.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

•    BBE, Paper Science, Chemical or Industrial Engineering degree
•    3+ Years’ experience with the pulp and paper industry

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Paper Machine Process Knowledge preferred
• Very good computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong communication skills, oral and written. Ability to share technical ideas and concepts with the public and non-technical personnel
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork/relationship building skills. Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams
• Self-motivated

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Located in Becker, MN - Liberty Paper Inc. is a high-technology driven paper mill that recycles old corrugated containers (OCC) into kraft liner board for new corrugated packaging. We are a 100% recycled paper mill, as committed to the environment and product innovation as we are to our amazing team. We are part of the Liberty Diversified International family of companies.

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics and Safco.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class