Capital Project Engineer

Position Title: 

Capital Project Engineer

Pay Rate:

$ 112,100 – 137,000

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:

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

The Job You Will Perform: 

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

• Manage and support the implementation of capital projects and mechanical integrity programs within the mill general areas while supporting mill safety, reliability, and improvement efforts
• Understand the project delivery process and help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, mill safety, reliability, and improvement efforts.
• Develop capital investment proposals and manage all detailed design and construction of approved capital projects with the objective of meeting technical, cost, reliability, and safety goals
• Apply technical know-how and analysis to understand complex designs, interact with the technology group to identify the minimum effective design solution for various operating problems and for installation of new/modified equipment
• Coordinate the design of conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to develop the capital investment proposal in the simplest and most effective approach
• Coordinate all types of process design activities including equipment sizing, design of PFDs and P&IDs, process control and instrument specification and operating manuals
• Review and understand equipment and instrumentation specifications to ensure equipment and the materials are procured and installed as per Regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and company’s engineering standards and specifications
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaise with general mill operations, maintenance, upper management, and other project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Develop and execute scope for major maintenance projects to support reliable operations
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines, cost and milestones using appropriate tools
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Schedule tracking of construction and project spending forecasts on a monthly basis or more frequently if necessary

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in pulp and paper or manufacturing industry and exposure to construction services
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments including process development and execution
• Flexibility to lead projects outside core area of competence
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management, experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative setting
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects; Auto CAD and SAP or similar systems
• Competencies:
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
  • Customer focus
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Resourcefulness
  • Plans & Aligns
  • Manages Complexity
  • Nimble Learning
  • Decision Quality
  • Manages Ambiguity

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.  On-site fitness center

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

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.