Graphic Packaging Queen City , TX 75572
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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
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Role Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical guidance on operating units within the Pulp Department that maintains and improves the safety, environmental standards, and operating cost of the Mill's power generation. This role plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, modification, optimization and operation of power equipment by performing the following duties personally or by coordinating the activities with operations, maintenance, and contract personnel.
Job Accountabilities
Provide process engineering technical support to production units, environmental activities and plant projects to improve unit operations, process safety and environmental performance
Support process safety, safety, and environmental compliance by participating in process hazard analysis, incident investigations, procedure development, management of change, alarm management, pressure protection management, and providing technical assistance for work scope development, assessment of process impacts on equipment, and environmental reviews.
Provide process engineering technical assistance to power generation operations for solving operating problems, optimizing, and improving production planning
Design improvements to increase production capacity, efficiency, process safety and environmental performance including complex designs
Work with support teams to monitor unit operations, correct problems and assist in improvements, usually for special problems or projects
Support to maintain and ensure continuous operation, including assistance during operational upsets
Support turnaround and unit shutdown planning and execution through participation in scope development, providing justification for work items, and providing technical support during shutdown/startup timeframe
Coordinate and assist in implementation of system changes, including equipment additions, modifications and/or deletions and process design
Assist in writing and reviewing unit operating procedures in assigned areas
Maintain knowledge of latest technologies and best practices for pulp or paper industry
Develop efficiency strategies which optimize process unit profitability by maximizing throughput and yields while minimizing operating costs
Provide operational and technical support for any plant system change. Includes operational review, assistance with cost/benefit analysis, and participating in hazard reviews
Complete process engineering study and design for new projects and coordinate with Engineering Department to develop estimates, define scope, and complete projects
Communicate and document process engineering activities in unit support, design, plant engineering, environmental and process safety support activities with little or no review required
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), but will consider Mechanical and Chemical Engineering disciplines
Strong technical, quantitative analysis and process orientation skills
Working knowledge of root cause analysis concepts
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Demonstrated capability in use of material and energy balances
Ability to troubleshoot difficult problems
Working knowledge of fundamental theories of electrical or power generation, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and control systems
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of Company personnel
Ability to Work as self-directed individual and in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in an effective manner
Demonstrated problem solving skills and sound engineering principles
Knowledge of process design, instrumentation, process control and statistics
Proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screen
Desired Characteristics
Three (3) years of experience in power generation, paper, pulp, refining, or petrochemical plant processes
Considerable knowledge of safe work practices, OSHA and Environmental rules and regulations
Process Design experience with simulations and equipment specific design
Project management skills
Knowledge/experience with 5-S, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles
Salary Min: $69,540.00
Salary Mid: $92,720.00
Salary Max: $115,900.00
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
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