Position Title: 

Project Engineer

 

 

Pay Rate:

$100,700-$134,300

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

 

 

 

Category:

Salary full-time (exempt)

 

 

Physical Location:

International Paper – New Bern Mill

1785  Weyerhauser Rd

Vanceboro, NC 28586

 

To manage the development and implementation of capital projects in support of facility and business unit objectives. This position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of facility level projects; project portfolio will total $7MM to $15MM on an annual basis and from $10M to $10MM per project.

 

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsibilities will vary based on experience level and capability to manage projects and could include the following:

Coordination of all phases of capital project from business justification to start-up including; business case development, evaluation and selection of technical alternatives, development of detailed cost estimates and execution plans, design engineering, contracting strategy, construction management, commissioning and start up. Ability to interface with both onsite and Corporate Engineering, Purchasing and Technical Resources for project development. Successful candidates for this role will also be able to interface with onsite operating, maintenance and reliability resources at all levels of the organization for project development. Independently manage many small to medium sized projects or a single major project with the responsibility for managing budget, schedule, and technical performance. Ensure that assigned capital projects are implemented in accordance with all Local, State, Federal, OSHA and International Paper Environmental, Health and Safety policies and laws by working with Mill EHS and Contractor Safety Manager to verify compliance.   Support the skills development of less experienced team members. Assure engagement and alignment from required project constituents and team members for all projects, including outside resources such as engineering partners and contractors. Overall management of the procurement process including bid analysis (commercial and technical), negotiation and awarding of work associated with the procurement of equipment and services, expediting, factory acceptance activities and resolving contract issues. Managing projects that are engineered by contracted engineering resources, including determining the appropriate engineering deliverables (design and documentation) for assigned projects and management of engineering contractor processes, procedures and workflow. Manage construction managers that direct activity of contractors performing installation of capital project equipment.

 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Requires a B.S. degree in one of the major engineering disciplines from an accredited college or university. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments Self-directed and driven, requiring minimum supervision. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and proficiency in the following areas: Capital project development and execution processes, safety, pulp & paper manufacturing processes, industrial regulatory requirements, reliability, project cost controls, portfolio management, strategic planning, startup/ramp up planning, engineering management, estimating skills, contracting strategies, construction management and outage planning and execution. Basic to advanced leadership skills in the following areas: negotiating, team development, influencing, command skills, managerial courage, planning and organizing, managing upward, results oriented, conflict resolution, etc. Technical knowledge of Microsoft Software and working knowledge of SAP and Unifier are not required but preferred.

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Life & Disability Insurance

 

 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training Promotional opportunities

 

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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 2021 were $19.4 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.