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Capital Project Engineer

International Paper

Pine Hill, ALFull-time$89–119K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$89–119K/yr
Location
Pine Hill, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

International Paper is hiring a Capital Project Engineer. International Paper seeks a Capital Project Engineer to provide visible leadership in safety, identify and implement capital solutions, and manage projects from development through implementation at the Pine Hill Mill. The role involves engaging customers, meeting financial and timeline goals, coordinating execution, approving designs, reviewing bids, supporting multi‑year capital plans, and driving cost‑reduction and system improvements.

Key focus areas include Provide visible leadership to achieve excellent safety results, Identify and implement capital solutions improving safety, reliability, or quality, and Deliver projects from development through implementation.

Successful candidates bring 5 Years Post College Experience, Bachelor's In Engineering, and Bachelor's In Construction Management. Important skills include Safety Leadership, Project Development, Project Implementation, Customer Engagement, Project Management, and Coordinate Project Execution.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety LeadershipProject DevelopmentProject ImplementationCustomer EngagementProject ManagementCoordinate Project ExecutionDesign ApprovalBid Proposal ReviewCapital Plan DevelopmentCapital Plan ExecutionSystem ImplementationSystem ImprovementCost Reduction StrategiesIntegrated Design CoordinationTroubleshootingDe-BottleneckingStandard Project Specifications DevelopmentEngineering Data ReviewDesign AnalysisVendor Quotation ReviewShop Drawing ReviewField WorkConstruction AssistanceStartup AssistanceGMSIP Project Delivery ProcessDesign for Reliability Process5S ProgramCapital Solutions IdentificationFinancial Objective ManagementTimeline Objective ManagementMultiple Project ManagementProject Execution CoordinationPlanned Work Spending ReviewMulti-Year Capital Plan DevelopmentMulti-Year Capital Plan Execution5S Program SupportCost Reduction Strategies IdentificationCost Reduction Strategies ImplementationStandard Project Specifications AlterationDesign and Engineering Data ReviewVendor Quotations ReviewFabricator Quotations ReviewShop Drawings ReviewRelated Submittals Review

Qualifications

5 Years Post College ExperienceBachelor's in EngineeringBachelor's in Construction ManagementWillingness to Work WeekendsWillingness to Work Extra Hours on ShutdownsProject Engineering ExperienceEquivalent Practical Experience Managing Capital ProjectsSupervisory ExperienceExperience Working in a Fully Integrated Paper Mill

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Capital Project Engineer

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 :

Pine Hill Mill (Pine Hill, AL)

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results

  • Identify and implement capital solutions to improve safety, reliability, and/or quality issues

  • Accountable to deliver success from project development through project implementation

  • Engage project customers including business unit and other mill leaders throughout the process to ensure department and mill objectives are addressed and to deliver world class results

  • Meet and/or exceed financial and timeline objectives, including start-up and operation at or above project goals

  • Manage multiple projects at any given time

  • Coordinate project execution and develop strong relationships with regional engineering organization (REO) staff engineers

  • Approve design for all engineering phases throughout capital project process

  • Review bid proposals and planned work spending to ensure maximum value is achieved

  • Support development and execution of multi-year capital plan, as well as ensuring progress vs. plan for timely project completion

  • Implement and improve systems necessary to sustain world class capital project processes (e.g. GMS, IP Project Delivery Process, Design for Reliability Process)

  • Support 5S program through the lens of project implementation, including design features to support same

  • Identify and implement cost reduction strategies that reduce the cost of ownership

  • Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure an integrated design that meets the project requirements

  • Perform troubleshooting and/or de-bottlenecking of existing facilities to optimize production

  • Develop or alter standard project specifications to meet specific project requirements

  • Review of design and engineering data (drawings and other documents) to verify completeness and accuracy

  • Analyze designs for efficiency of construction, use of materials, integrity and practicality of design

  • Review certain vendor / fabricator quotations, shop drawings, and related submittals

  • Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the design

  • Provide construction and startup assistance

  • Willing to work weekends and extra hours on shutdowns to meet project goals

  • Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for Maintenance or assigned Business Units

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Five (5) years post college experience required with project engineering experience preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) or construction management is required; equivalent practical experience managing capital projects may be considered.

  • Supervisory experience is preferred with preference given to candidates with experience managing a project/maintenance engineering team.

  • Experience working in a fully integrated paper mill is a plus.

About Us

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.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Job Identification 2002476

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