What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at West Fraser?
The Process Engineer will work with Plant Management, Project Engineers, Energy & Carbon Leads, Energy Section Controller and Energy Providers to develop forward looking opportunities to reduce energy consumption, reduce emissions of Green House Gasses (GHG), drive energy cost savings, and create a robust and sustainable energy strategy. This exciting position requires development of a strong rapport with mill management, technical and engineering resources, and state and local energy providers.
In general, the Energy Engineer is responsible for analyzing our existing infrastructure, power consumption and GHG / Carbon emissions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Success will be measured by Energy and cost savings, elevated GHG management, long term strategies that are sustainable and resilient.
Minimum qualifications include:
- BS in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process)
- Demonstrated success in a manufacturing environment (3-5 years)
- Eligible to legally work in the United States
- Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
Specialized knowledge or skills needed:
- Analyze data to recommend informed operational decisions
- Understand or learn methods to gain efficiency and margin improvement
- Understand or learn how training can produce a gain efficiency and increase production levels
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Mentoring, coaching, and leading others
- Directing others to successful completion of tasks
- Listen for understanding skills
- People and team-building skills
- Leading and setting the example with safety
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and maintain them over time
