Process Engineer

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Process Engineer. This position will provide technical support to the Mills including troubleshooting and day-to-day technical support of the operations group, capital project management, leadership of continuous improvement projects, training of operations group personnel, and support of safety improvement projects.

Location: Forney, TX

Onsite Monday-Friday 7 am - 3:15 pm

Responsibilities

• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules, and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position, or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations, and policies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, collect, and analyze log sheet data, collect, and analyze samples of various process streams.
• Plan, conduct, and report on machine trials aimed at optimizing operational performance
• Capital projects: manage capital projects ranging from $ 30k to as much as several million dollars in scope using competent and professional project management methods, as directed by the mill manager.
• Continuous improvement: lead and manage continuous improvement projects. Identify and quantify opportunities, collect, and analyze data, propose, win support for, and implement solutions, monitor, and evaluate results.
• Improve operations through crew training and development. Act as liaison between suppliers and crews
• Actively support operations in safety improvement efforts.
• Rotate weekend call duty for the production department

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or related field
• Training and certification in Six Sigma or similar curriculum, and proven work experience.
• 2-5 years experience in a paper making or similar operations, with some supervisory experience
• High energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency required

WSP specializes in filling your company’s contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, contingency, and executive positions with professional candidates. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals, and RPO Service offerings we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Our connections and candidates combined with a staff backed by over 20 years of experience ensure that our clients see the right candidates for their career openings.

WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.