Power Subject Matter Expert (SME) — Chemistry and Water Treatment at Global Cellulose Fibers

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

167800.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Treatment, Boiler Water Controls, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Inhibition, Demineralization, Raw Water Clarification, Troubleshooting, Industrial Process Safety Management, Chemical Safety, Technical Mentoring, Vendor Management, Data Acquisition

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

Position Title: Power Subject Matter Expert (SME) — Chemistry and Water Treatment Pay Rate: $125,900 - $167,800 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Location: Remote – Ability to travel up to ~60% The Job You Will Perform: * This position is in the Power Manufacturing Solutions Group, and provides technical guidance and direction to our mill teams in the water treatment areas. Specific areas of support and expertise includes raw water clarification, corrosion inhibition, filtration, demineralization, condensate treatment, boiler water controls, and specialty chemicals. This support will be a combination of remote and also travel to mill locations. Expected travel is 40-60%. You will be expected to learn all the specific types of treatment equipment and processes in our IP mill system, and provide technical support for planned work and troubleshooting for problems encountered. * Develop relationships at each mill in utilities areas to better understand the needs of the mill processes and equipment. This position requires someone that will be a good communicator, both in mentoring and listening to the operators and managers to understand potential issues and desires for each mill. * Understand the water quality specifications and chemical treatment programs for each pressure range for the operating boilers. The candidate will know and ensure the IP policies and specifications that guide proper water quality are being applied. The candidate will gain understanding of the different types of boilers and the circulation of water for each. The candidate should recognize potential water quality excursions, and be able to guide others on steps to identify contamination sources, eliminate the problem, and correct trends in water chemistry to resume operation within specification. * A considerable part of the role includes communication and execution of the boiler acid cleaning policy. This includes assisting mill teams with inspections and data acquisition plans to complete annual acid cleaning condition based scorecards. These scorecards are submitted to Power Technology for review and determination of when the boilers should be cleaned based on internal conditions, chemistry control and monitoring, and deposition data. When these cleanings are executed, this role includes onsite support for the plans, recipes, logistics, execution of steps, validation of the cleaning process, flushing, inspections, and startup procedures. * This position requires someone who will develop relationships with specialty chemical suppliers, and will maintain a neutral position with each supplier to benefit IP. This person will participate in the Specialty Chemical Global Sourcing events annually that award new business to mills with renewing contracts. This participation involves reviewing specifications for each mill and review of the bids from participating suppliers to ensure comparable products are being bid for the utility area chemistries. The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: * Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required. * Work experience in water chemistry related field, preferably in chemical sales and treatment programs supporting the pulp/paper industry, or work experience in mill power plant process water and boiler water treatment areas. Must have a core knowledge of chemical safety and industrial process safety management. * 10+ years' experience in pulp and paper industry is a must, including knowledge of specific criticality of recovery boilers in addition to power boilers and other auxiliary water and condensate processes. * Understanding each unit process is important to know the quality of water one can expect from each process. An in depth knowledge of clarifiers, filters (sand, Multimedia), demineralizers (cation, anion, WBA, Mixed Bed, packed beds, etc), and Reverse Osmosis skids are just a few of the unit processes found in IP mills. * Troubleshooting skills and technical understanding of all aspects of water chemistry, treatment, control, and testing. COMPETENCIES: * Organization • Interpersonal Savvy * Time management • Technical Learning * Customer Service • Presentation and Communication Skills The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets The Career You Will Build: Leadership training, promotional opportunities The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP. The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and direction to mill teams regarding water treatment, boiler water controls, and chemical treatment programs. Manage the boiler acid cleaning policy and maintain relationships with specialty chemical suppliers.