Process Engineer - Early Career Development

About Rayonier Advanced Materials

Rayonier Advanced Materials is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for lumber, paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, Rayonier Advanced Materials employs approximately 4,000 people and generates approximately $1.8 billion of revenues. More information is available at ​https://www.rayonieram.com.

Rayonier Advanced Materials’ intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 86 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. Rayonier Advanced Materials is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

Rayonier Advance Materials is seeking outstanding college graduates in Chemical Engineering degree programs to join our Early Career Development (ECD) program at our Performance Fibers manufacturing facilities in Fernandina Beach, Florida. We are committed to building our future leaders from within and that is what the ECD program is all about. As a new Engineer, ECD is your customized learning and development plan designed to prepare you for a leadership role in three to five years.Responsible for supporting the Operations, Maintenance, Environmental and Engineering teams to result in safe, effective, sustainable and cost-effective operations. Process engineers will perform studies on the existing process to lower production costs by increasing yields, improving efficiency of raw material usage and reducing losses. Evaluate new processes, propose process changes and make pilot and full-scale studies. Utilize analysis and problem-solving tools. Expand knowledge, experience, technical excellence, and proficiencies in key competencies in preparation for greater responsibilities. The process engineer will assist plant supervision in maintaining high standards for quality, environmental compliance, productivity, and safety. Rotation of positions in other areas of the mill including Shift Supervisor.

About the Location:

The Rayonier Advanced Materials Fernandina plant was constructed in 1937 near downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida. The plant produces 155,000 metric tons of softwood cellulose specialties per year and employs more than 300 people.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering.
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Graduation 2019 or Spring/Summer 2020
• Must be flexible to work in multi-shift operation.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, interpersonal and team skills

What We Offer:

• Challenging engineering projects that make an impact
• Rotational assignments in various positions and departments
• Participation in on-going career skills training classes
• Mentoring, job shadowing and technical training
• Values base on integrity, accountability, quality and people
• Team based work environment based on respect
• Future career opportunities
• Competitive total rewards package including Educational Assistance
• Good neighbors were we work and live
• Committed to safety and sustainability
• Stable company with over 80 years history

EOE/Vet/Disability