It`s time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities! This is your opportunity to be a part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history while creating future success. We are an established and expanding Global Business Services Center in Krakow. Thanks to our engaged employees and operational excellence we provide advanced services in the areas of Finance, IT, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and Global Customer Service. You have the opportunity to contribute your unique talents as you develop a rewarding career and learn from experts in our diverse and international work environment.
Pulping and Bleaching Operator
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities, and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.
The Position
We have two positions open. The positions report to a Pulping and Bleaching Area Process Manager in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill. It currently operates with approximately 320 mill employees in a high performance, results-oriented environment.
Key Functions
As part of our Pulping and Bleaching operations team, you will be working 12-hour shifts (days & nights). You will be required to troubleshoot and correct process problems as well as provide support to the other processes in the area. A career expectation is that over time you will acquire the operating skills for the Digester, Brownstock Washing, and Bleaching areas.
Key Accountabilities
- Follow the 12 hours compressed workweek schedule (shift work)
- Flexibility to work overtime to provide shift coverage, attend business meetings and necessary training.
- Operate all processes in the Pulping and Bleaching Department
- Able to perform physically demanding work.
- Acquire secondary skills and apply them where needed. (flow to work)
- Willingness to develop the skills to safely work with hazardous chemicals
Team Expectations:
- Ability to meet all Team Norms and Standards with a focus on active participation in safety programs.
- Behavior consistent with the Safety Vision and Policy and the Site Principles
- Perform leadership and business functions to support the team
- A positive approach to conducting assigned tasks and interactions with others
- Perform basic equipment maintenance
Applicants must possess:
- Strong self-motivation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
- Ability to take the initiative for the completion of their work tasks and skill development
- Willingness to develop new skill and change and adjust to an ever-changing work environment
Preference is given to candidates:
- Previous process operating experience, or a 4th Class Power Engineering
- Familiarity with process equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative in previous assignments.
- Demonstrated willingness to have positive approach change.
- ATS or other formal troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with the existing electronic information and work management systems
Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
- High school diploma, GED
- Willing and able to work overtime
- Willing to work a compressed 12-hour shift (days and nights)
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
- Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Comprehension of work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction
- A proactive approach to troubleshooting/problem identification
- Able to perform physically demanding work
- Demonstrated safety leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
Contact us! If you are excited about this role, please send us your application with a statement below.