Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer

This position is in Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Engineering Department. The Engineering Department manages projects that support continued improvements in the Fiber Supply, Fiberline, Paper Machine, Extruder, Wet Lap, and Energy & Utility operating units.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position has responsibility for capital and major maintenance projects that support safety, reliability, and process improvements in the mill’s operating units. Strong project management and technical skills are required to coordinate the involvement of resources from Operations, Maintenance, consulting engineers, and vendors. Manage projects from design, through construction, and start up.

Essential Functions

1. Participate and lead as appropriate in safety process improvements to ensure an injury free work site.
2. Coordinate designs, drawings, and specifications that will meet process and facility objectives.
3. Evaluate, select, and apply engineering standards, proven techniques, procedures and criteria to meet project objectives.
4. Inspect and evaluate the condition of specific process equipment.
5. Troubleshoot processes and equipment, determine root cause of problems, and develop corrective action plans.
6. Utilize maintenance and financial software system to perform job functions for work order processing, purchase requisitions, and project cost accounting.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of 5 years experience in Pulp and Paper manufacturing, Petrochemical, or Power Plant (steam, boilers, generation) facilities preferred.
2. BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
3. Experience with boilers, steam turbines, and Power/Recovery processes preferred.
4. Strong commitment to safety in design and construction.
5. Team oriented, with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. Must be self-motivated.
6. Experience in administering contracts with vendors and contractors.
7. Proven ability to work constructively with operators, management, suppliers, contractors, and customers to achieve the project’s desired results.
8. Must have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects that span multiple engineering disciplines.
9. Willingness to work extended hours and off shifts when conditions warrant.
10. Strong communication and computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran