Technical Assistant Pulp

The Job

The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant will be an assistant to the Pulp Mill Area Manager. This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Pulp Mill, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical and People. They must help manage the safety, environmental, people, operations and reliability performance of the Pulp Mill.

• All safety and environmental results for the Pulp Mill.
• Building, communicating and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts.
• Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment and training.
• Aid in directing and leading the Pulp Mill Crew Leaders and Front Line Leaders with clear expectations and accountability.
• Investigate, resolve and implement process improvements.
• Interface with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.
• Serve as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM and RCFA.
• Serve as operational support for capital needs, including the development of FEL1 level of the Project Development Process (PDP).
• Provide support on project management and/or outage management.
• Manage area costs and meet budget.
• Fill in as the Pulp Mill Area Manager when needed.
• Act as the PSM Coordinator. Includes record keeping and retention, supporting the mill through corporate audits and training compliance.

Skills

The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience with a demonstrated record of safety commitment and results. Good communication and interpersonal skills is critical and they must have the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field is required.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Career

Leadership and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical safety leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

The Impact

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.