Description

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our team reporting to the Technical Manager.

  Job Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Reduce costs; complete cost reduction projects that provide significant savings through product substitution, reduced variability, improved quality, and higher operating efficiencies.
• Improve and optimize processes; provide assistance to production areas in evaluating changes to operation; aid operating personnel to better understand their processes and quality problems encountered.
• Assist in developing new products; includes planning and running in-mill trials; interacting with Sales, Technical Field Service, and customers.
• Assist production areas with troubleshooting and other assistance as needed.
• Work closely with hourly crews in developing or changing procedures to improve safety, operations, cost, quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to safe work practices, good housekeeping, follow-up and correction of unsafe acts and conditions, participate in mill and departmental safety programs and meetings.
• Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation.
• Carry out other responsibilities related to position as required.

  Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-today work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

 Required Competencies:

• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to work in an industrial environment and production atmosphere and climb in/around equipment.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong initiative and perseverance
• Strong ambition for continuous learning, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and desire to promote in the future.

Required Experience:

 S. in Pulp & Paper Science and/or Chemical Engineering

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit. 

Requirements

Required Competencies: 

• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to work in an industrial environment and production atmosphere and climb in/around equipment.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong initiative and perseverance
• Strong ambition for continuous learning, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and desire to promote in the future.

Required Experience:

 S. in Pulp & Paper Science and/or Chemical Engineering