Process Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to work within our technical operations group. As a key team member of the Technical Department within the mill, this position will initially be focused on our environmental treatment facility at Lake Utopia Paper where we operate the world's largest Anerobic Digester. The position is responsible to manage projects in the areas of product development, process improvement, cost control, and to support capital projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead mill investigations, trials and improvement projects
• Analyze process trends, interpreting data and proposing solutions.
• Work to improve process, environmental and quality related initiatives.
• Responsible for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Communicate process changes all while adhering to and promoting safe work practices.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Pulp and Paper industry experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Well-developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Interest in a variety of business functions, such as Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Technical, Project Management and Safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity and persistence - you are a problem-solver with natural tendency to ask questions
• Strong focus on safety and process improvement
• Drive, initiative, teamwork
• Language required: English

Lake Utopia Paper produces high quality corrugating medium for the North American and export markets. Lake Utopia Paper’s corrugating medium is a key component of box packaging for a wide variety of industries. Located in Utopia, New Brunswick, our mill has supplied customers in Canada, the U.S. and Latin America for over fifty years.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.