Project Engineer

About the company

_This summary was created using AI._ Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

Greetings from your future supervisor “We are looking for a capable team player to join our team, who is ready to challenge themselves and others in learning new things and developing ways of working. A great work community is on offer, where everyone can be themselves. If you have the desire to drive our factory's operations forward and achieve significant things while working in good cooperation with the rest of the organization, then you could be the person we are looking for!” – Olli Kanninen, maintenance manager

UPM business UPM is one of the world's leading pulp producers. We supply our customers globally with eucalyptus and softwood pulp for various end uses, such as soft, specialty and packaging papers, graphic papers, and board. Our sales and service network operates close to customers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Our production consists of five mills, three of which are in Finland and two in Uruguay, as well as eucalyptus plantations in Uruguay. Approximately 1,800 people work in the pulp business. Our annual production capacity is 5.8 million tons of pulp. We are part of the UPM Fibres business area, which consists of integrated pulp, energy, and sawn timber production as well as wood raw material procurement. http://www.upmpulp.fi/

Your tasks

Job advertisement summary

• UPM is looking for a project engineer for the Kaukas pulp mill to be responsible for the implementation of investment and development projects as well as the development of operations.
• Tasks include preparing preliminary studies for projects, participating in implementation projects and annual maintenance shutdowns, as well as being responsible for the inspection activities of pressure equipment and chemical tanks.
• Requirements are a suitable technical degree (e.g., AMK/DI), fluent Finnish and English language skills, and experience with IT and maintenance or ERP systems, where SAP skills are an advantage.
• The position is located in Lappeenranta, the role reports to the maintenance manager, and applications must be submitted via the online application system by 3.11.2026.

We are now looking for a project engineer for the UPM Kaukas pulp mill in Lappeenranta to be responsible for the implementation of investment and development projects and the development of operations.

What you will do In your role, you will work within the pulp mill's technology organization under the maintenance manager. You will prepare preliminary studies for projects, participate in implementation projects as well as development projects related to operating models, and be responsible for the inspection activities of pressure equipment and chemical tanks in separately defined departments. Depending on your expertise, you may act as a project manager or area manager in the mechanical area in projects and tasks. You will be responsible for project budgets and schedules according to your role, and in implementation projects, you will also participate in manufacturing quality control and ensuring the safety of your worksite. You will support the pulp mill's operational organization in problem-solving situations and participate in the implementation of annual maintenance shutdowns in separately agreed projects.

Requirements

Who you are You are interested in developing your own expertise as well as the operations of the work community. You communicate clearly in different situations, both in person and through electronic channels. You manage multiple interfaces and projects simultaneously, and you know how to prioritize your time and organize your tasks efficiently. We value the courage to present your views constructively and the ability to listen to others. Above all, you are motivated to learn new things and develop operations.

You have a suitable technical degree (e.g., AMK/DI), for example, in the field of process, energy, chemical, or mechanical engineering. An understanding of pulp mill processes, equipment inventory, and project work is considered an advantage.

You master various IT tools and have experience using maintenance or ERP systems. Experience with the SAP ERP system is an advantage. Fluent Finnish and English language skills are essential to ensure efficient cooperation with service providers and partners.

What we offer

What we offer you

• Meaningful work: The purpose of our operations inspires us: 'Together we renew the everyday towards a future independent of fossil-based raw materials!' Our work is impactful and supports change.
• A caring community: Our community is based on good team spirit and a common goal. We care about each other and each other's well-being. We support the balancing of work and leisure.
• Development opportunities: We offer you opportunities to learn and grow throughout your entire career. We are an international, multi-disciplinary organization and offer plenty of opportunities for personal growth.
• A responsible employer: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability goals in all areas, from mitigating climate change to promoting biodiversity. We value diversity and inclusion by providing a work environment where everyone can be themselves.

Also, explore rewarding and culture on our websites.

How to apply

For more information about the position, contact Olli Kanninen, pulp mill maintenance manager, tel. +358406764990.

Submit your application by 3.11.2026. Please also attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online application system. We review applications during the application period and may invite applicants to interviews even before the application period ends.

For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR services: careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.

Other

More information about the position This position is located in Lappeenranta.

The person selected for the position reports to the pulp mill maintenance manager.

Country-specific information A security clearance is performed for persons selected for UPM jobs in accordance with the company's recruitment instructions and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM is a smoke-free workplace.