paper engineer

Paper engineers ensure an optimal production process in the manufacture of paper and related products. They select primary and secondary raw materials and check their quality. In addition, they optimize machinery and equipment usage as well as the chemical additives for paper making.

Alternative Labels

materials engineer

mechanical engineer

paper machine superintendant

paper mill process engineer

process engineer

pulp and paper engineer

pulp paper engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

check paper quality check quality of raw materials ensure compliance with safety legislation monitor production developments monitor pulp quality optimise production perform scientific research plan engineering activities test paper production samples

Essential Knowledge

engineering principles engineering processes manufacturing processes paper chemistry paper production processes quality standards sizes of paper types of paper types of pulp

Optional Skills and Competences

dispose of hazardous waste dispose of non-hazardous waste ensure compliance with environmental legislation identify hazards in the workplace keep records of work progress perform project management plan product management prepare wood production reports use CAD software

Optional Knowledge

business management principles communication sales strategies types of wood

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c44c078d-85e4-40a3-9598-2c333d7a24ca

Status

released

Occupations

paper engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI