Project & Service Engineer

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Responsibilities:

 

Under the supervision of the V.P. Tissue Machines & Air Systems, the Engineer will travel to tissue mills and equipment sub-vendors, mainly in the US and Canada, on as-needed basis.

 

The Engineer shall perform the following tasks as a technical product resource related to tissue machine process air systems and tissue drying systems:

 

• lead & perform in-field process and equipment inspections, performance surveys, and operational troubleshooting of process air systems and tissue drying systems.
• lead & perform in-field energy analysis and optimization of processes related to gas, steam and electrical systems associated with the process air systems and tissue drying systems.
• provide advice and recommendations to optimize system operation, performance, maintainability and safety.
• assist with installation supervision services in the field, commissioning and startup of equipment, process controls & process instrumentation.
• provide training for customer personnel on equipment & process operation & maintenance.
• troubleshoot and assist with commissioning and start-up of fans, burners, combustion systems and associated equipment related to tissue process air systems and tissue drying systems.
• assist in the preparation of equipment and process application engineering, as well as budget and firm proposals.
• plan and monitor manpower requirements for assigned activities.
• ensure conformance to established procedures within assigned projects.

 

 

• The Engineer will work with equipment and processes related to the tissue-making industry. Typical equipment includes industrial air systems ductwork, fans, burners, dampers, expansion & articulating joints, heat recovery equipment (air/air, air/water heat exchangers), drying equipment such as yankee hoods, through drying hoods, mist removal systems, dust removal systems, sheet run equipment, etc.

 

• When managing a project, the Engineer will be asked to participate in the following tasks: project meetings; design meetings with customers, consultants or installation contractors; field measurements; field installation supervision of supplied equipment; preparation of purchasing requirements; review and approval of drawings and applicable design documentation; inspections of designed equipment at supplier facilities & preparation of inspection reports; project budget monitoring and reporting; project schedule preparation, monitoring and reporting.

 

 

To be able to execute these tasks, the Engineer:

 

• must be able to communicate effectively to all levels within an organization.
• must have technical process and product experience to be able to troubleshoot the equipment and operations.
• must be comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, where machine downtime must be minimized.
• must be familiar with general assembly drawings, detail drawings, erection drawings, fabrication drawings, process flow schematics, P&I drawings, etc.
• must be familiar with project management tasks.
• must be able to travel (passport, driver’s license), sometimes with short notice.
• must have the physical endurance required to execute the tasks.
• is expected to issue professionally written reports in a timely manner.
• must be able to communicate effectively with customers and other project team members.
• must demonstrate good judgment, self-confidence & information seeking skills, and report back to the organization.

• is expected to work as a team player in cooperation with other company personnel such as Project Managers, Designers, Engineering resources, and Purchasing and Traffic personnel.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering and any progressive experience in a related engineering position.  Any related experience in the tissue industry, field service, startup & commissioning of similar process equipment would be valuable assets.

 

• Ability to travel to tissue mills and to vendors throughout North America.

 

• The Engineer must have the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal & written), since projects are based mostly in the United States or Latin American countries (business activities executed in English