Job Description

Position Title:

Technical Assistant - Utilities

Pay Rate:

$89,000- $118,600

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:

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

The Technical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Area Process Manager with the leadership, coordination, and technical expertise to support and optimize the day-to-day operations of the Evaporators, Recovery and Tall Oil Plant areas. This position reports to the Recovery Area Process Manager.

1. Support Area Safety and Environmental Results
2. Assist in process problem solving and process optimization to improve quality and variability
3. Support Mill's Process Control Team to assure DCS controls and IEPM loops are maintained and optimized
4. Support the Area Team and Reliability Group in Reliability Investigations and Timely Completion of RCFA Action Items
5. Support the Area Team in Basic Care activities and improvements
6. Support Area Team 5S Efforts
7. Support the Mill ME Group to identify and implement Cost Reduction Projects
8. Participate in the development and execution of capital projects
9. Assist Area Manager and Area Learning Leader in Operator Training and Certification
10. Support the Utilities Department in day-to-day operations

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Technical education consisting of a B.S. or higher in chemical or mechanical engineering, pulp and paper technology or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pulp and paper
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills
• Operations experience in Recovery and Tall Oil Processing
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and listening skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong technical knowledge related to the manufacturing process

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:
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 125 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.