Position Title: Process Engineer
Location: Ontario, California
Summary: Process Engineers are New-Indy Ontario are rotated through the various major departments (Production/Paper Machine, Stock Prep, Maintenance and Power & Utilities) in addition to a box plant and ending with a Shift Supervisor role within the first 2-3 years of employment. This experience in rotation results in better overall mill knowledge and more well-rounded Process Engineer. The timeframe in each department will vary from 6 months to 1 year, depending on staffing needs of the business. Below is a brief description of the areas and their essential functions.
Power & Utilities
- Interface with the Power and Utilities, Environmental and Production Managers, Production Shift Supervisors and Operators to develop projects to improve the mill processes towards increased production, improved quality, improved reliability, and reduced costs.
- Develop operator interfaces to promote efficient operation, effective standard operation procedures, and improved process monitoring of key operating parameters.
- Assist in maintenance projects that involve instrumentation and process control.
- Assist operations in managing shutdown jobs
Production/Paper Machine
- Provide technical support to the Production Department to optimize performance, increase production efficiency, improve product quality and increase process reliability. Support the production department in troubleshooting acute and chronic technical issues.
- Participate effectively in the execution of the Technical Department day-to-day activities, including assisting with tasks associated with mill environmental and safety compliance and including the operation of wastewater treatment plant.
- Use technical skills to identify root causes of failures and design and implement solutions, including process design changes.
- Participate in planning and execution of trials Support collection, processing and auditing the accuracy of data and results/conclusions.
Maintenance
- Design and development of projects
- Analyze data and interpret results
- Identifying and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
- Alter and modify design to meet requirements
Stock Prep
- Assures pulping equipment and systems are maintained for maximum efficiency.
- Leads continuous improvement projects for area of responsibility.
- Works closely with the maintenance group to prioritize weekly maintenance needs and coordinates preventative maintenance activities.
- Maintains equipment through assuring equipment basic care rounds are completed and operator maintenance is performed as required.
Qualifications
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Paper Science preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific or technical materials; ability to effectively present information to top management and all levels of the employee population
Nice To Have:
- Supervisory/leadership experience
- Paper mill/packaging/box plant experience
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Bonus eligibility
- Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
- 401k plan & generous company match of 6%; no vesting schedule
- Short & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
- Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
- Flexible & Dependent Care Savings Account options
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO, vacation, holidays
Who is New-Indy Containerboard?
- Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
- As an essential business, we operate in 7 states and in Mexico and have about 2,200 employees within 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies.
- New-Indy has experienced substantial growth through acquisition. Since 2012, we have a growth rate of almost 900% and we aren’t slowing down!
- We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
- Visit our website at www.newindycontainerboard.com
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llce
Pay Transparency: The starting annual salary for this opportunity ranges from $80k-$100k. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.