Mechanical Project Engineer

This position will provide Project Engineering support for the Cloquet Mill.   Main duties include engineering and managing capital projects from scoping through successful start-up.  Work will consist of managing designers, vendors, consultants, and contractors as required to complete projects in a safe, cost competitive, and timely manner.  Occasional maintenance technical support will also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage capital projects through all phases including pre-feasibility study, conceptual design, execution planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, optimization, and close-out.
• Develop scope of work, schedules, and estimates for capital projects as required for budgeting
• Provide technical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting related to operations and maintenance
• Work within multiple project timelines
• Make safety a priority in all aspects of the job – from personal safety, managing vendors and contractors, and ensuring project are installed and implemented with proper safety reviews and considerations.

Experience and education requirements / preferences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years' related experience; industrial project management experience is preferred.
• Experience in applying leadership and team skills.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), SAP, and AutoCAD
• Experience with problem solving and decision-making techniques (ie. Kepner Tregoe, six Sigma, etc)
• Perform root cause analysis and work with operations and maintenance to resolve repetitive issues and increase quality and productivity
• Proficiency in the development and management of long-term plans and budgets, project management, and the reconciliation of actual expenditures to budget
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Mechanical Engineer:  piping design, process design, HVAC, ASME, and maintenance
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.