Chemical Entry Level Engineer

About the Role

Domtar, a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products, is seeking recent college graduates with a focus in Chemical or Paper Science Engineering for an Entry Level Engineer position at its Hawesville, Kentucky facility. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for growth, development, and sophisticated project assignments within the Pulp and Paper industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on improving the quality control of paper machines by proactively identifying potential problems and troubleshooting issues.
• Analyze production costs and productivity issues, and provide quality control improvement solutions.
• Gain technical exposure to various production and support units within electrical and mechanical teams, supporting piping and instrumentation-based projects.
• Research and develop processes and guidelines for various functional operational units.
• Document findings in various systems.
• Decipher data, apply findings into project recommendations, and revise project plans, drawings, and materials.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be a recent graduate from an accredited degree program.
• Desired majors include Chemical or Paper Science Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
• CAD experience (preferred but not required).
• Up to 10% travel to U.S. Mills based on project requirements.

Qualifications

• Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career.
• Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels, and across business functions.
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Resourceful, quick learner, and dependable.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.