Project Engineer - Lime Kiln & White Liquor Plant (Pulp & Paper)

Andritz

Alpharetta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Identify Issues, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, On Site Support, Operational Support, Power Outages, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Technical Support, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Alpharetta, GA
POSTED
Today

Every day, ANDRITZ delivers successful, innovative solutions to customers across key global industries. Our success is driven by passionate people who bring technical expertise, ownership, and a commitment to solving real operational challenges.About the RoleThis role is ideal for professionals who have experience leading maintenance, reliability, or outage execution in a pulp & paper mill environment—particularly in or around causticizing, recausticizing, lime kilns, or White Liquor Plant (WLP) systems.ResponsibilitiesField Execution & Reliability SupportProvide field service support for WLP and lime kiln equipment, including diagnostics, alignments, inspections, maintenance support, and troubleshootingSupport customers during shutdowns and outages, including coordinating contractors and occasionally leading field crewsApply root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to address equipment issues and improve performanceEnsure safe execution of all work, including adherence to LOTO and mill safety protocolsProject Management & DeliveryLead all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projectsDevelop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverablesCoordinate with engineering teams to complete designs and ensure alignment with project scopeTrack milestones and ensure timely, high-quality executionPrepare and present monthly project status reportsResolve field challenges while maintaining strong customer relationshipsCoordinate subcontractors during outages and field executionSupport negotiation of commercial and technical terms with subcontractorsMonitor contractor performance to ensure safety, quality, and schedule complianceServe as a key interface with customers, providing updates, managing expectations, and identifying opportunitiesCollaborate with Service Account Managers to strengthen customer relationshipsWork closely with global product teams (Finland) to support technical solutions and service developmentQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering OR 5+ years of relevant experience in:Maintenance or reliability engineeringEquipment servicePulp & paper mill operationsExperience managing projects, shutdowns, or field execution activitiesStrong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal teamsAbility to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast‑paced environmentWillingness and ability to travel 25–50% across the U.S. and CanadaHighly Preferred (Top Candidate Profile)Experience working with:Lime kilns, recausticizing, causticizing, or White Liquor Plant systemsBackground in:Outage/shutdown planning and executionContractor coordination in industrial environmentsFamiliarity with:Reliability and troubleshooting methods (RCFA, FMEA, condition monitoring, vibration analysis)Precision alignment and rotating equipmentExperience working in pulp & paper mills, especially in recovery and power areaRequired SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)Experience with SAP or similar systems is a plusAutoCAD or design/drafting experience is a plusHybrid role based in Alpharetta, GARegular travel to mill sites across North AmericaWork environments may include industrial settings with varying temperatures, noise, dust, and PPE requirementsWhy Join ANDRITZWork at the forefront of pulp & paper technology and service solutionsOpportunity to apply your real‑world mill experience at a broader scaleHigh‑impact role directly supporting customer operations and system performanceCollaborative, global environment with strong technical supportAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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