Project Manager

To our Equipment and Process Solutions organization in Finland we are looking for a

PROJECT MANAGER

to be responsible of project coordination, technical service and sales support in the field of stock preparation and approach flow applications.

Your main role will be to manage and coordinate our AFT capital delivery projects in changing locations. You will cover the whole implementation chain and be our main contact to the customer and other project stakeholders during the project delivery. Engineering, commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting functions are part of your work. You will also assist our sales organization in technical matters and produce technical information for our groups.

We looking for a result oriented team player, who is prepared to work spontaneously and independently in projects. You have a technical background; MSc or BSc degree in process or chemical engineering, a good knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes and machinery, especially in stock preparation and approach flow systems including screening and refining. Preferably, you have experience of project coordination and management. You have worked in a paper mill or within a machine supplier operation and you have at least 2 years of experience in stock and approach flow processes in pulp and paper industry. You may have knowledge of recycled fiber lines operations and CAD design tools.

You are an active, positive and flexible team member, who enjoys working in a changing project environment. You are willing to learn new things and communicate fluently both in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages ​​is an advantage.

Why AFT?

The various materials we use in everyday life are being renewed. The industry is looking for solutions to replace plastics and oil-based materials using renewable natural raw materials. We at AFT are involved in implementing this global task of sustainable development. AFT designs and implements solutions for the industry to separate fibers from natural materials into the basis of new types of raw materials. AFT also offers solutions for recycling raw materials and reducing energy consumption. At AFT, you will be involved in developing and implementing the goals of sustainable development in practice. You will develop your knowledge to become a professional in the paper and pulp industry!

What we offer to you

We offer you an interesting job with AFT´s process and equipment solutions for the paper and pulp industry. The work at AFT is versatile and you get to influence the content of own your work. You will work as part of other AFT professionals and develop yourself as a project business professional. AFT offers an opportunity to work in a stimulating environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

AFT is a safe workplace. With AFT, you can influence the coordination of work and free time. The job can be located in some of AFT's offices in Finland, Varkaus, Helsinki or Kouvola. Partial remote work may also be possible. AFT invests in well-being of its employees by offering comprehensive occupational health care services, lunch, exercise and culture benefits and the opportunity to get an employee bike.