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We are now looking for a Project Engineer, Drying Machines to join our Uruguay Development Project. This position covers process design and technical solutions of the drying department and CIO2-plant. This role is first based in Helsinki, Finland for an approximately 12 month-period, and after that time in Uruguay at the mill site, with an option to continue as a permanent employee after the project. The estimated project duration is until April 2023.

In July 2019 UPM announced its investment decision to construct a new eucalyptus pulp mill – capable of producing 2.1 million tonnes of pulp each year – near Paso de los Toros in central Uruguay. The mill and related infrastructure investments exceeding USD 3 billion will result in a step change in the scale of our pulp business. The mill, forestry and related activities will create around 10,000 new permanent jobs throughout the value chain.

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Find more information about the project at https://www.upm.uy/growth

Greetings from the project lead

“We are looking for an energetic team member who is interested in this unique possibility to be a part of UPM’s growth journey and work in an international team. Our project team is a group of result-oriented and experienced professionals. With our strong team spirit, we will face any challenge. - Petri Hakanen, Project Lead“

What you’ll do

• Be responsible of process design and technical solutions of drying department (two DM) and ClO2-plant.

• Ensure that basic and detail engineering of the departments are executed with quality and according to the project time schedules.

• Lead the work for preparing functional descriptions for DCS-configuration.

• Attend the technical project meetings with project management, engineering & contractors.

• Assist in managing contractual obligations of vendors & suppliers including change management and scope control.

• Monitor and influence the quality and timely execution of the construction and installations activities at site so that project targets are met.

• Participate in selection and recruitment of personnel.

• Coordinate the training activities.

• Be responsible of commissioning and start-up of drying machines and ClO2-plant.

• Participate in expediting activities of deliveries

Who you are

• You have a Master´s/Bachelor´s of Science degree in Pulp Technology or in Process / Chemical Engineering with several years experience in pulp mill drying machines operations. Project experience is considered an asset.

• Previous ClO2-plants operation experience is considered an asset.

• You have thorough understanding on DM process controls principles.

• You have experience in maintenance principles, practices and needs.

• You are familiar with mill and projects safety standards.

• You are fluent both in spoken and written English. Spanish and Finnish language skills are considered an asset.

• You are interested in an international career opportunity.

This is what we offer for you

• Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.

• Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organisation that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.

• Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.

• Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.

Additional information

For more information, please contact Risto Löppönen, tel. +358405457327.

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV and cover letter latest on 25.08.2019.

For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at contacthr@upm.com or +358 20 4146600.

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