Power Staff Engineer

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Position Title: 

Power Staff Engineer

Pay Rate:

$122,000-$162,600 per year

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Primary Travel,  relocation not required

The Job You Will Perform:

• This position is a Subject Matter Expert in the Power Manufacturing Solutions Group in Manufacturing Technology and provides technical guidance and direction to our mill teams in their Power Plant areas.  Specific support and expertise includes boiler inspections, repairs, operation, and safety, unfired pressure vessel policy and care, capital project development, and response to emergent support requests. This support will be a combination of remote and travel to mill locations.  Expected travel is 50 - 70% and is more demanding during spring and fall outage seasons.  You will be expected to learn the specific types of Power equipment and processes in our IP mill system, and provide technical support for planned work and troubleshooting for problems. 
• The candidate will be expected to know and apply the Recovery Boiler, Power Boiler, and Balance of Plant Policy Manuals.  This knowledge of policy will be used in audits and guidance to ensure these standards and procedures are in place for managing safety and reliability.  
• This position will develop relationships at each mill in Power / Utilities areas to better understand the needs of the mill teams, processes, and equipment.  The candidate will use Safety Leadership Techniques that influence team members in a positive way.  This position requires someone that is a good communicator.  This includes mentoring and listening to operators and managers to understand the specific problems and needs for each mill.
• Collaborate with other Power Manufacturing Solutions SMEs and Materials Technology SMEs in areas of policy application, best practices sharing, and technical solutions to Power area problems.
• Understand the applicable codes governing boilers, unfired pressure vessels, power piping, such as ASME, NBIC, NFPA, and others, in order to provide sound direction for doing work the right way.  The candidate will know and ensure the application of IP policies and specifications that guide proper operation and maintenance of equipment and systems.  The candidate will gain understanding of the different types of boilers in the IP fleet, including details of design, construction, inspection, repair, operation, and circulation. 
• This position requires someone who will develop relationships with Alliance Contractors in the areas of Boiler Repairs, Boiler Inspections, Non Destructive Testing, and major equipment OEMs. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or extensive knowledge and work experience in Power area operation and maintenance.  The specific experience most preferred is in boiler design, fabrication, construction, materials, inspections, repairs, and operation. 
• Strong Technical Communication skills, with knowledge of technical and engineering terms used in design, fabrication, installation, and repair of boiler components, pressure vessels, piping systems, pumps, and other Power Plant equipment. The candidate must be skilled at creating technical reports, including photos and descriptions of the observations, findings, data, and recommendations for ongoing or future actions. 
• 10+ years’ experience in pulp and paper industry is a must, including knowledge of specific risks and hazards associated with recovery boilers and practices that ensure safety and reliability.     

Competencies:

• Organization
• Time management
• Action Oriented
• Mentoring and teaching others
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Decision Quality
• Presentation and Communication Skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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. 

The Career You Will Build:

• Expect to develop as a top technical Subject Matter Expert.
• Build relationships with our mill teams, repair contractors, regional engineering teams, Alliance contractor partners, OEMs, and industry suppliers.
• Participate in industry technical organizations, such as BLRBAC, AF&PA, TAPPI.

The Impact You Will Make:

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 You Will Experience:

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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

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.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197