Primary Purpose

The Production Engineer provides technical support to drive reliable stock preparation, effluent treatment plant (ETP) and receiving (yard) activities and associated operations. The position serves as a key resource involved in the optimization of production, including reject systems and pulp refiners. As a key contributor to continuous improvement efforts, the Production Engineer participates in various projects in connection with stock preparation efficiency improvements, such as water use reduction, pulp quality, and mixed waste furnish for liner production.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify and address production issues as they relate to stock preparation equipment malfunction and other challenges that arise during the manufacturing process
• Investigate stock preparation production losses and breakdowns and provide support to maintain effluent treatment plant operation
• Routinely monitor key performance indicators for stock preparation to ensure that quality and efficiency standards are being met
• Generate and interpret production reports that provide data for informed decision making in connection with stock preparation activities, and to address system issues
• Perform routine checks to ensure stock preparation operations are in compliance with operational standards
• Provide technical support for the development of standards and systems that optimize stock preparation reliability
• Oversee production testing requirements for stock preparation, and provide operator guidance and training for all testing requirements
• Collaborate with Mill production and maintenance teams to facilitate interdepartmental cooperation to achieve system improvements
• Ensure activities within are of responsibility are in compliance with Company health and safety, and environmental requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or degree in a technical field of study, preferably mechanical or chemical engineering

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Strong/effective communication skills
• Problem solving in a fast paced environment

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Teamwork

Nature and Scope

Impact: support reliability of Mill product

Contacts: internally with management team and other Mill functions

Leadership / Level of Responsibility: ability to work independently without supervision, and consult with Manager as needed. No direct reports.

Freedom to Act / Decision-Making Authority: Limited. Involved in policy and process decisions.

Physical and Sensory Demands: Attention to detail, listening attentively. Actively circulate mill production environment to observe equipment operation, trouble shoot equipment.

Working Environment: Pressure to meet deadlines and production targets