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This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Modified Fiber Plant (CMF), located in Columbus, Mississippi.  CMF is a vital part of International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business.  We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products.  The successful candidate will be responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and direct the work of assigned technical associates.  They will promote increased performance of machinery and equipment through failure analysis, and report to the Maintenance Manager.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with plant operations, maintenance and engineering to implement strategic initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution

• Responsible for all aspects of project management: scope development, estimating, planning, design, prioritization, scheduling, implementation/construction management and budget management
• Responsible for assigned Maintenance projects
• Support the Electrical Power Distribution Program activities
• Responsible for euipment reliability improvements
• Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with all environmental and safety requirements
• Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support for Plant capital projects
• Support the planning effort of Plant shutdowns to include: complex job planning, job coordination, resource planning and financial management
• Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs
• Identify and develop opportunities for improvement and optimization based on failure analysis outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years professional manufacturing experience
• Power Distribution and/or Control Systems (i.e., Emerson, Rockwell, Honeywell) required
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
• Strong technical foundation in control systems and electrical engineering
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Able to excel with minimum supervision and work independently
• Desire and ability to work as a team player
• Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills

Competencies:

• Drive for results
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical & functional skills
• Planning
• Organizing

 

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.