Process Chemical Engineer

Job summary

The successful candidate will analyze and optimize mill processes to meet safety, environmental, quality, and production objectives. They will also manage capital and cost-reduction projects while ensuring compliance with corporate and legislative standards.

Job details

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating two pulp mills in New Brunswick. The two mills produce dissolving grade pulp for the unique global market of viscose fibre. Located in Atholville, New Brunswick, our pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Restigouche River. AV Group NB Inc. is part of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a 60 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies. With 130 Manufacturing units operating in 40+ countries and 6 continents, the Group is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 187,000 employees, belonging to 100 different nationalities. Over 60 percent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. As a member of The Aditya Birla Group based in India, our mandate is to produce specialty pulp products to service the textile industry. AV Group offers outstanding career opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of a developing team. AV Group NB Inc. Atholville Mill is currently recruiting for the following position: Process Chemical Engineer - Temporary Contract (12 - 18 Months) Role Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible to analyze, optimize and improve mill processes to achieve safety, environmental, quality, production and cost objectives in compliance with corporate principles and guidelines and applicable legislation. Key Responsibilities include: Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Participate in process optimization, productivity enhancement, and quality improvement initiatives across mill operations. Drive projects focused on the consumption reduction of chemicals, steam, water, and energy. Project Management: Support or independently manage small-to-medium capital and cost-reduction projects from scoping and justification through execution and commissioning. Environmental & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all safety and environmental legislation; actively promote a safe workplace and ensure corrective actions are taken as required. Reliability & Troubleshooting: Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives and root-cause problem-solving alongside operations and maintenance teams. Team Collaboration: Work efficiently as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with operators, lab personnel, and senior management. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Experience: 0 to 5 years of engineering experience, preferably within a pulp and paper mill, heavy process industry, or manufacturing environment. (New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply). Professional Registration: Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB), with a clear path toward obtaining a P.Eng. designation. Project & Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies and assist with or manage technical projects through various stages of the project lifecycle. Interpersonal & Communication: Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills. Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and an aptitude for analyzing process data. Why AV Group NB Inc.? With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career. If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your resume at https://av-group.ca/job-listings/ We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Why AV Group NB Inc.? With AV Group NB Inc., you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career. If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your application by applying online at https://av-group.ca/job-listings/ or by emailing [email protected] today! We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will analyze and optimize mill processes to meet safety, environmental, quality, and production objectives. They will also manage capital and cost-reduction projects while ensuring compliance with corporate and legislative standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and be eligible for EIT registration with APEGNB. The role requires 0 to 5 years of experience in a heavy process or manufacturing environment and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Competitive benefits package • Training and development programs

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Process optimization
• Continuous improvement
• Project management
• Safety compliance
• Environmental compliance
• Root-cause problem-solving
• Data analysis
• Chemical engineering
• Technical reporting
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Energy Project Management
• Environmental Quality
• Technical Projects
• Productivity Improvement
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Engineer in Training
• Quality Improvement
• Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Textiles
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cost Reduction
• Environmental Laws
• International Finance
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Process Optimization
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Commissioning
• Reliability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Chemical Process Engineer
• Chemical Engineer (General)
• Chemical Engineers