Sr Mechanical Project Engineer

This position is in Nippon Dynawave Packaging's Engineering Department. The Engineering Department manages projects that support continued improvements in the Fiber Supply, Fiberline, Paper Machine, Extruder, Wet Lap, and Energy & Utility operating units.

Project Engineer-Mechanical

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position has responsibility for capital and major maintenance projects that support safety, reliability, and process improvements in the mill's operating units. Strong project management and technical skills are required to coordinate the involvement of resources from Operations, Maintenance, consulting engineers, and vendors. Manage projects from design, through construction, and start up.

Essential Functions

• Participate and lead as appropriate in safety process improvements to ensure an injury free work site.
• Coordinate designs, drawings, and specifications that will meet process and facility objectives
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering standards, proven techniques, procedures and criteria to meet project objectives.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of specific process equipment.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment, determine root cause of problems, and develop corrective action plans.
• Utilize maintenance and financial software system to perform job functions for work order processing, purchase requisitions, and project cost accounting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Pulp and Paper manufacturing, Petrochemical, or Power Plant (steam, boilers, generation) facilities preferred.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with boilers, steam turbines, and Power/Recovery processes preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety in design and construction.
• Team oriented, with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. Must be self-motivated.
• Experience in administering contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Proven ability to work constructively with operators, management, suppliers, contractors, and customers to achieve the project's desired results.
• Must have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects that span multiple engineering disciplines.
• Willingness to work extended hours and off shifts when conditions warrant.
• Strong communication and computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.
• LEAN or Six Sigma experience desired.

About Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA:

The Longview Liquid Packaging facility produces bleached paperboard used to make cartons and cups for liquids such as milk, juice, coffee, and sake. The facility employs about 500 people and produces 260,000 metric tons of paperboard each year the equivalent of 6 billion liter-sized milk cartons. Weyerhaeuser launched the Longview Liquid Packaging business in 1953 and operated the facility until its acquisition by Nippon Paper Industries (NPI).

The facility began a new era under NPI ownership on September 1, 2016, operating as Nippon Dynawave Packaging. As a long-time customer of Longview's liquid packaging board, NPI brings a new level of understanding and commitment to the Liquid Packaging business, which bodes well for the future strength and success of the Longview facility.

Benefits

At NDP, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Company match on 401K, and more. Our employees also receive 20+ Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days and an annual discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran