Sappi Limited

Mechanical Project Engineer

Sappi Limited$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years' related experience; industrial project management experience preferred
  • Leadership and team skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in problem-solving techniques like Kepner Tregoe and Six Sigma
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and increase quality and productivity
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage capital projects from pre-feasibility to close-out
  • Develop project scope, schedules, and budget estimates
  • Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of plant systems
  • Assist in troubleshooting operations and maintenance issues
  • Navigate multiple project timelines effectively
  • Prioritize safety in project execution and vendor management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects at a leading global company
  • Focus on sustainable processes and products
  • Supportive work environment that values safety and quality
  • Access to continuous improvement techniques and professional development
  • Engagement with a diverse team within a circular economy framework
Full Job Description
This position will provide Project Engineering support for the Cloquet Mill. Main duties include engineering and managing capital projects from scoping through successful start-up. Work will consist of managing designers, vendors, consultants, and contractors as required to complete projects in a safe, cost competitive, and timely manner. Occasional maintenance technical support will also be required.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage capital projects through all phases including pre-feasibility study, conceptual design, execution planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, optimization, and close-out.
  • Develop scope of work, schedules, and estimates for capital projects as required for budgeting
  • Provide technical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant systems.
  • Assist with troubleshooting related to operations and maintenance
  • Work within multiple project timelines
  • Make safety a priority in all aspects of the job - from personal safety, managing vendors and contractors, and ensuring project are installed and implemented with proper safety reviews and considerations.


Experience and education requirements / preferences:
  • A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 2 years' related experience; industrial project management experience is preferred.
  • Experience in applying leadership and team skills.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), SAP, and AutoCAD
  • Experience with problem solving and decision-making techniques (ie. Kepner Tregoe, six Sigma, etc)
  • Perform root cause analysis and work with operations and maintenance to resolve repetitive issues and increase quality and productivity
  • Proficiency in the development and management of long-term plans and budgets, project management, and the reconciliation of actual expenditures to budget
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Mechanical Engineer: piping design, process design, HVAC, ASME, and maintenance
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.


This position will provide Project Engineering support for the Cloquet Mill. Main duties include engineering and managing capital projects from scoping through successful start-up. Work will consist of managing designers, vendors, consultants, and contractors as required to complete projects in a safe, cost competitive, and timely manner. Occasional maintenance technical support will also be required.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage capital projects through all phases including pre-feasibility study, conceptual design, execution planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, optimization, and close-out.
  • Develop scope of work, schedules, and estimates for capital projects as required for budgeting
  • Provide technical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant systems.
  • Assist with troubleshooting related to operations and maintenance
  • Work within multiple project timelines
  • Make safety a priority in all aspects of the job - from personal safety, managing vendors and contractors, and ensuring project are installed and implemented with proper safety reviews and considerations.


Experience and education requirements / preferences:
  • A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 2 years' related experience; industrial project management experience is preferred.
  • Experience in applying leadership and team skills.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), SAP, and AutoCAD
  • Experience with problem solving and decision-making techniques (ie. Kepner Tregoe, six Sigma, etc)
  • Perform root cause analysis and work with operations and maintenance to resolve repetitive issues and increase quality and productivity
  • Proficiency in the development and management of long-term plans and budgets, project management, and the reconciliation of actual expenditures to budget
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Mechanical Engineer: piping design, process design, HVAC, ASME, and maintenance
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.


Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name: Danna Dahn

Email: [email protected]

Telephone number: (218) 879-2393

About Sappi Limited

Sappi Limited is a South African pulp and paper company with global operations. It was originally incorporated as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited in 1936, and changed its name to Sappi Limited in 2008. The company produces and sells a range of paper and pulp products, including coated and uncoated fine papers, packaging papers, and speciality papers. Sappi Limited has manufacturing operations in South Africa, Europe, and North America, and sells its products in over 150 countries. The company is committed to sustainable forestry and has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Sappi Limited
Size
12,492 employees
Industry
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