Mechanical Quality Control Supervisor

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We are seeking applicants for a Mechanical Quality Control Supervisor in our International Falls, Minnesota Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Function and Scope :

Management of all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for fixed equipment. To include weld inspection, assembly inspection, and management of materials of construction. Duties will include field inspections of equipment to include internal inspection of tanks and digesters. Travel may be required at times for shop inspections.

Principle Responsibilities :

• Manage all quality assurance and quality control aspects of mechanical repairs
• Manage tank integrity projects for tanks according to API and company policies.
• Support portions of larger capital projects requiring new tank construction per API and company policies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental to develop schedule for performing tank work
• Prepare estimates, budgets, schedules, materials and contract specifications, procurement plans, and work plans for projects, track and report on project progress and performance
• Plan, schedule, and execute tank integrity projects to meet Company standards and policies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for assigned projects
• Prepare the annual sustaining capital budget and major maintenance budget for tank integrity
• Ensure tank inspection and repairs are documented per regulatory requirements and Company standards and that they are being maintained, organized, and can be accessed for future reference as needed
• Provide technical support during the review of tank integrity processes and procedures to maintain consistent assessment and repair practices
• Provide support for field maintenance technicians and operations staffs
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety as well as the safety of employees, the general public, and company assets
• Maintaining and enforcing the Approved Manufacturers List for materials
• Knowledge of corrosion & welding. Welding knowledge of structural and pipe with GTAW, and SMAW processes
• Fixed equipment inspection tasks/ procedures
• NDT management, Working knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Positive Material Identification, and material hardness testing.
• Preparing detailed reports describing type of degradation mechanisms, effect of degradation mechanisms, process streams, etc.
• Personnel supervision- to include contractors
• R-Stamp program management
• Maintain PCA piping specifications for all piping services throughout the mill.
• Assure that all projects, contractors, and PCA are adhering to the specifications as noted above.
• Where fabrication is involved onsite and offsite, review all material specifications, contractors welding and welder qualifications, and determine the required NDE to be performed, to ensure that all the above meet the applicable code and PCA specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, with 2 years maintenance related experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Knowledge/Competencies: ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes, ASME Piping Codes, Pressure Vessel Inspection, Pressure Piping Inspection and Pressure Relief Systems, Tank Evaluations, Risk-Based Inspection, Fitness for Service, and Damage Mechanisms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred certifications: API 653 Tank Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector-CWI, Certified Level II Ultra Sonic Testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Mag Particle and Dye penetrant testing, X-Ray film interpretation

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $96,000 to $144,000.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions .
• More information about the Company's benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA's website : Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America

• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.