Process Engineer Co-op Student
Sciences and Engineering
Date Posted: March 05, 2023
Job Location: Quesnel
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: 1000 Finning Road, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada V2J 6A1
Job Description
Are you ready to join West Fraser, a company that provides a
real work/life balance, opportunities for the future, challenges,
and satisfaction in a green and sustainable industry? Here is your
opportunity based at our Quesnel River Pulp division:
PROCESS ENGINEER CO-OP
STUDENT
The successful candidate will report to the Process Engineering
Superintendent and participate in several process optimization
studies. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated
student seeking a rewarding opportunity to work relatively
independently.
Responsibilities:
- Develop graphical displays in ParcView to monitor, trend,
troubleshoot, and optimize mill production processes - Review and update process and control (P&C) drawings
- Complete mass balances of specific mill processes
- Identify process improvements and provide recommendations to
address - Assist process engineers with process trial development and
execution
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Chemical
Engineering Program - Previous co-op experience is a strong asset
- Previous industrial experience is an asset
- Available for eight months or four months, starting in May
2023 - Safety first attitude
- Excellent verbal communication and technical writing
skills - Laboratory experience is an asset
- Proven interpersonal and leadership skills
- Positive and self-motivated
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proficient in the use of computer systems and software
- The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed
- Demonstration of excellence
Location Summary:
Quesnel is located in the central interior of BC and has a
relatively dry climate with warm summers. Quesnel services a
population of around 30,000 people and is ideally suited for
outdoor adventurers. Quesnel has many lakes and rivers to swim in,
as well as other activities such as golfing, hiking, camping, and
biking.
About West
Fraser:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are
listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward –
leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities,
excellence in people, and strength in
products.
West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada,
the United States, and Europe.
West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing
facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a
sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our
processes and diversify our products, including investing in
bioenergy.
We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride
ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous
development. The successful candidate should be interested in
future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers
an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary,
excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension
plan.
West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a
more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company
overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that
reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race,
gender, national origin, or any other protected legal
characteristic.
Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and
discover more about our current
opportunities!
Internal Applicants, click here: https://t11.ultipro.ca
Discover more about West Fraser’s current initiatives,
opportunities, and more, by visiting us on LinkedIn
and Facebook.
Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in
communities, excellence in people and strength in
products.
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English