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Data Scientist Associate

International Paper
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Data Scientist Associate

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

 

Position Title: 

Data Scientist Associate

 

Pay Rate:

$90,000-$100,000, based on prior experience
 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

Advanced Analytics Center (A2C)
75 5th Street NW Suite 825
Atlanta, GA 30308

Hybrid work concept currently – location Metro Atlanta. Majority of the time will be in-person, with some flexibility for occasional remote working.

Travel is estimated to average approx. 25-30%, with potentially higher travel (40-50%) during onboarding, training and as required for business reasons.

 

The Job You Will Perform:
The following duties are typical of this position, but may not be all inclusive. Each person is expected to help with whatever duties are required to ensure best data-driven decisions, safety, operational excellence, and a cost-effective workplace.   

 

  • Work with a team of data analysts and scientists at IP's Advanced Analytic Center
  • Perform variety of data analysis projects using statistical techniques for both the enterprise and for individual facilities and/or departments
  • Identify and define process improvement opportunities for the mill system and other groups
  • Develop data visualizations - create dashboards to provide visual insights for end users
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex, mostly time-series based, data sets with univariate and multivariate analytics. Data sources include Aveva PI historian, GE Plant Applications (Proficy) database, internal databases, and SAP.
  • Configure, implement, and operationalize advanced analytics tools for industrial manufacturing processes. Such tools include, for example, Aveva PI Vision & PI Asset Framework, Braincube, Minitab, Salford Tree-net, Seeq, RapidMiner, and SIMCA multivariate analytics.
  • Collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders, including mill process engineers, Manufacturing Excellence Managers, Business Unit Managers, Area Process Managers, and Technology Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand the context and the business need to maintain the quality of our products, improve the reliability and productivity of our plants, and lower production costs.
  • Build pro-active and constructive relationships with manufacturing sites and with Technology subject matter experts (SMEs). Excellence in customer service is expected.
  • Model the manufacturing process using advanced statistical methods to minimize manufacturing cost via cost modeling of goods, people, and equipment (continuous improvement analytics). Data will primarily be time-series in nature.
  • Develop as a technical subject matter expert in manufacturing data analytics.
  • Note: Continual learning in the technical and organizational aspects of the role is expected.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

  • College degree (B.S.) by August 2025, in Data Science, OR Master's of Science in Analytics
  • Prior working knowledge and experience within continuous manufacturing operations, such as pulp & paper, power/utilities, chemicals, or refineries are preferred. 
    • Relevant internship, co-op, or previous work experience is desirable.
  • Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma principles is a plus.
  • Focus on creativity, dealing with ambiguity, technical skills
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Possesses the ability to identify trends and patterns in data
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting
  • Exhibits excellent communication (active listening, informing, timely, written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Must demonstrate action-oriented focus, with strong problem solving, collaboration skills, and experience working in a matrix environment
  • Must demonstrate a passion for continual learning and acceptance of working within a highly innovative, less-structured environment where self-directed research and prototyping may be required.
  • Organizational agility
  • Comfort with all levels of employees, including peers, engineers, contractors, hourly operators, and management
  • Has familiarity with analytic, machine learning, and visualization tools and techniques, such as Power BI, Minitab, Microsoft Excel, Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR), PI Data Archive Tools, GE Proficy, Azure Machine Learning, Seeq, RapidMiner, etc.
  • Has a working knowledge and experience with coding, such as Python, R, SQL (SSAS, SSIS), KQL, etc.
  • Career progression may require mobility
  • Must have access to reliable transportation 

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical data analytics experience for a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.