Engineer, Senior Principal Paperboard

Job Summary

This role serves as the senior subject matter expert in coated board production leading the development and deployment of paper machine asset reliability strategies across the partnership with plant and paper machine teams the position integrates technical support product development quality systems and predictive maintenance to improve productivity reliability and operational efficiency while driving consistent technical practices and long-term asset performance.

Technical & Operational Consultation

Serve as the senior subject matter expert for papermaking across all sites
Lead development deployment and cross-site sharing of operational best practices work systems and operating standards
Serve as the primary technical resource for complex troubleshooting major shutdown planning execution and post-event reviews
Provide technical direction and coordinate internal and external resources to address complex operational and technical challenges
Evaluate emerging technologies and implement improvements that enhance productivity process performance and operational efficiency

Continuous Improvement & Asset Strategy

Develop and execute paper machine asset reliability programs and strategies incorporating capital prioritization and operational best practices
Partner with site teams to identify equipment uptime gaps implement sustainable reliability improvements and strengthen asset performance
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by developing monitoring and refining key performance indicators and improvement plans
Drive cross-site standardization sharing of technical learnings and adoption of best practices to improve operational performance
Establish long-term strategies that strengthen reliability productivity process performance and operational efficiency

Technical Influence & Knowledge Sharing

Serve as the primary technical liaison for resource coordination and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
Drive technical collaboration and knowledge sharing across sites and functional teams
Promote transfer and sustainment of technical knowledge operating practices and lessons learned across work groups
Mentor site leadership and technical teams to strengthen technical capability and support organizational development
Establish and sustain technical practices that build long-term organizational capability

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field required

Other duties as assigned

10 years of progressive experience in paper mill operations
7 years of experience managing operating and/or capital budgets
Thorough understanding of paper machine operations
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as JD Edwards

Work primarily in an office environment with extended periods of sitting frequent computer use repetitive hand and arm movements and periodic standing walking and movement throughout office and meeting areas
Entry into manufacturing warehouse or operational areas requires compliance with safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye and hearing protection hard hat and steel-toed footwear
Occasional physical activities such as lifting carrying bending reaching walking on uneven surfaces or moving materials as required by the role
Travel up to 50%

Total Rewards

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidates job-related knowledge skills education and experience. Benefits including medical dental vision and more generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days personal days and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at .

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.

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