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Clearwater Paper Corporation · 10 hours ago

Engineer I - Early Career Development

Augusta, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer of paper products, and they are seeking an Engineer I for their Early Career Development program. This role involves providing technical assistance, conducting process improvements, and participating in the development of less experienced engineers within the manufacturing environment.

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 changeovers where applicable

Assists with designing solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities

Writes procedures, trains operators, and monitors compliance with quality procedures

Organizes shutdown 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-ups

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

Participates in the development of less experienced engineers

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

Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions

Taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess ImprovementData AnalysisProduction Management SystemProcess Information SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

Good verbal and written communication skills required

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and an intermediate level

Basic knowledge of PI (Process Information System)

Industrial Environment – subject to extreme heat and cold

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in the mill environment

Noisy, dusty, and working around moving equipment

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States