Syracuse
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.Process Engineer
53 Industrial Dr.
Syracuse, New York, 13204
United States
Process Engineer
Solvay Mill, Syracuse, NY
Career Opportunity:
The primary role for this position is to provide support to the operations, technical, maintenance, and engineering departments to facilitate optimization and continuous improvement in throughput, uptime, and cost control. This position is very dynamic and project-driven, and the candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at a time. The Process Engineer will be heavily involved with the facility’s lean six-sigma process and must have a strong desire for career growth in the organization as this position is a normal step in the progression into the operations area of the business.
What you need to succeed:
Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science or equivalent in an engineering or technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry. The individual must be highly engaged with strong interpersonal and communication skills and can facilitate continuous improvement projects through interaction and team building. Must have a strong aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to identify the root cause of difficult problems using data and root cause analysis. The candidate must also possess the following:
- Strong computer competency
- Aptitude to analyze and interpret complex data to troubleshoot problems
- Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement projects
- Skillset for reading and interpreting basic process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s)
- Understanding of the basics of papermaking and stock preparation processes
- Ability to utilize statistical tools to solve production problems
- Aptitude to identify and provide basic design criteria and scope for new or replacement process equipment
- Ability to perform basic unit conversions
Preferred Job Requirements:
It is preferred that the candidate have an understanding of Lean Six Sigma process, preferably belt certified. Other preferred attributes include:
- Understanding of ISO 9000 process and basics of quality management
- Understands the basics of chemistry
- Basic understanding of TAPPI test procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of process control and technology
- Basic knowledge of hydraulics/pumps and the ability to read pump curves
- Ability to gather information and construct basic process mass/flow balances
- Experience utilizing Pi or equivalent data historian to gather data and monitor processes
If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
