International Paper Looking for Project Manager – Mechanical at Grande Prairie, AB Full Time

Category/Shift:

Salary Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location:

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Manufacturing Excellence 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 380 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

The position is responsible for the management and delivery of multiple deliberate and continuous improvement projects with excellence using the project delivery process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering or a registered Mechanical Engineering Technologist
• 5-10 years of experience in project management
• The successful candidate will be immediately eligible to register as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer with APEGA for engineer, or with ASET for technologist
• Commitment to work towards and maintain membership with APEGA or ASET as a practicing professional member
• Previous experience with conceptual design, front-end and detailed engineering of process piping. Knowledge of ASME piping codes, B31.1 and B31.3 and Boiler Pressure Vessel codes. Familiar with Alberta Boilers Safety Association standards and design registration process is an asset.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi-disciplined environment;
• Technical competence and strong attention to detail.
• The position requires relocation to Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Mechanical Project Engineer – Manufacturing Excellence Duties

• Engage with maintenance and operations teams to develop indirect cost savings ideas
• Engage with operations and maintenance stakeholders during design phase and subsequent phases
• Facility and pipeline mechanical design. Familiar with equipment sizing/selection and piping design/layout/construction.
• Carry out detailed mechanical engineering work for projects.
• Plans, coordinates and completes mechanical design work requests
• Comply with all safety standards and meet all legal requirements
• Comply with all mechanical engineering standards
• Familiar with isometrics and process flow diagrams.
• Prepare mechanical engineering design notes, calculations, and specifications.
• Work with other disciplines to develop P&IDs and isometric piping drawings.
• Prepare work packages for field and construction services.
• Provide input into operability, constructability, and operational plant troubleshooting.
• Ensure the technical content within engineering deliverables is of the highest quality.
• Participate in design reviews.

Project Duties

• Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple projects with excellence using the project delivery process.
• Identifies adequate staffing to deliver all project results including safety, schedule, quality of work, cost control, procurement, change management, adherence to specifications and standards, construction, commissioning, start-up, document control and communication of activity and results
• Coordinate project development with outsourced engineering firms, when applicable
• Coordinate project value-improving practice sessions
• Prepare data sheets, specifications, and RFPs for equipment to be ordered.
• Work with procurement personnel to purchase and expedite equipment
• Review vendor drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate and review inspection and quality control services for fabricated equipment.
• Prepare vendor scope/cost/schedule change orders.
• Plan work in SAP: includes work instructions, vendor requisitions, and materials orders
• Safely manage the project construction phase, includes contractor coordination
• Assist with commissioning and transition trials upon completion of capital deployment
• Ability to work in an industrial environment and familiar with the pulp and paper industry

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Ability to instill safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Priority setting and meeting deadlines
• Conflict management
• Building effective teams
• Problem-solving
• Managing and meeting budgets
• Proficiency using computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP)

Interview Process:

The recruitment team at International Paper – Grande Prairie conducts engineering recruitment interviews, which comprise a combination of behavior-based and technical questions. Applicants are encouraged to practice the STAR method to answer behavior based questions.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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.