PAPTAC - Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada

Description
FPInnovations is seeking a Kraft Pulp Chemical Engineer/Scientist for the Fibre Production Research Group. Reporting to the Fibre Production Manager, this position will give the candidate a unique opportunity to develop valuable, world-class scientific and technical expertise applied in an industrial context.

Responsabilities
Our Fibre Production team’s mandate is to deliver pulp manufacturing innovations that meet both short and longer-term research goals through technology development and deployment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading the research and delivery of innovative solutions in the areas of kraft pulping, brownstock washing and bleaching to both our member and non-member company mills;
• Leading teams and overseeing the facilities required to deliver collaborative research programs and contracts;
• Implementing innovation aimed at cost reduction and pulp quality modifications/improvements in our customers’ businesses;
• Ensuring that research projects have strong value propositions, and maximising the delivery of research products that bring the highest benefit to our member companies;
• Delivering projects within the associated scope, budget and timeline;
• Providing written reports and relevant communication to our research partners;
• Supporting the Manager in research management and new revenue generation;
• Conducting, supervising and proposing research and development projects in a laboratory and pilot scale environment, working with pulp mills, conducting mill testing or trials, assisting with implementation of process changes in the mill and validating benefits.

Qualifications
• Ph.D. or applied Master’s Degree in engineering or science and minimum 3 years of related experience in the kraft pulp industry, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
• Demonstrated success in industrial scale projects, innovation development and deployment;
• Demonstrated leadership;
• Experience in coaching and mentoring technical personnel;
• Strong customer focus, with a proven track record in developing and maintaining client relationships;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high standards for quality;
• Available for national and international business travel as required.

Please apply to: [email protected] 

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