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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.\nResponsibilities:\nManage capital projects through all phases including pre-feasibility study, conceptual design, execution planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, optimization, and close-out.\nDevelop scope of work, schedules, and estimates for capital projects as required for budgeting\nProvide technical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant systems.\nAssist with troubleshooting related to operations and maintenance\nWork within multiple project timelines\nMake 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.\nExperience and education requirements / preferences:\nA Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent.\nA minimum of 2 years' related experience; industrial project management experience is preferred.\nExperience in applying leadership and team skills.\nA working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), SAP, and AutoCAD\nExperience with problem solving and decision-making techniques (ie. Kepner Tregoe, six Sigma, etc)\nPerform root cause analysis and work with operations and maintenance to resolve repetitive issues and increase quality and productivity\nProficiency in the development and management of long-term plans and budgets, project management, and the reconciliation of actual expenditures to budget\nStrong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.\nMechanical Engineer: piping design, process design, HVAC, ASME, and maintenance\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.Safety-Sensitive Position\nThis is a safety-sensitive position within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job while working in operational areas that contain magnetic and electromagnetic field exposure, moving equipment, vehicular traffic, elevated work areas, and other industrial hazards.\nAs a safety-sensitive employer, Sappi maintains a drug-free workplace. Successful candidates for safety-sensitive positions must pass all required pre-employment screenings and drug testing, which includes testing for marijuana/cannabis.\n\nThis 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. 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Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job while working in operational areas that contain magnetic and electromagnetic field exposure, moving equipment, vehicular traffic, elevated work areas, and other industrial hazards.\nAs a safety-sensitive employer, Sappi maintains a drug-free workplace. 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