Forest Engineer
Company: Weyerhaeuser
Location: Longview, WA
Posted on: May 9, 2012
Job Description:
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't just the trees
and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we've
been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have
made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors
of wood products in the world. General Information: This role reports to the Longview
Operations Team Leader and is a part of the team providing planning
and management of activities across the 423,000 acre St. Helens
Tree Farm, based out of Longview, Washington. This is a full-time,
exempt position. Number of openings: 1. Background: The Longview operation is based at Castle Rock,
approximately 16 miles north of Longview, Washington. The
successful candidate will be expected to participate in the
Integrated Skills Development Process (ISDP). The objective of ISDP
is to provide for a structured process for individual development
matching business skill set needs in the areas of forestry,
engineering, land use, and harvesting. This position is responsible
for the planning and management of field engineering activities and
the supervision of the hourly engineering crew. In additon, it
requires active involvement in the planning of road construction
and road maintenance activities. And will be involved in harvest
scheduling and harvest planning. Key Functions: Employ professional engineering skills to the
planning and field implementation of road construction, road
maintenance, cable/ground-logging systems, and harvest unit layout.
Ensure compliance with state and federal wildlife, water and forest
practice rules/statutes. Effective crew leadership and supervision.
Effective management of expense and capital budgets. Negotiate,
prepare, and administer contracts. Act as company representative
with landowners, government agencies, and community
representatives. Strong advocate for safety within the team and
throughout the operation for company and contractor activities.
Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statutes,
environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and
stewardship goals. Qualifications: Requirements: BS Forest Engineering or Forest Operations. Five Plus years of
field experience in Forest Engineering in the Pacific NW. Must be
highly motivated, a self-directed team player. Ability to deal with
state and federal wildlife, water and forest practice
rules/statutes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
(written and oral) needed to effectively function as part of a
team. Should be able to prepare, permit, negotiate, administer and
monitor contracts. Able to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and
manage activities to meet targets and deadlines. Should be familiar
with Washington Forest Practice rules. Strong analytical skills
w/proficiency in use of personal computers and related software
applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and
Geographical Information Systems are highly desirable with desire
to learn. Current drivers license is required as work involves
driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year).
Minimum of 50% of work time is spent in the field, much of it on
steep or broken ground covered with slash and brush. Field work
accomplished under variety of weather conditions; all that the
Northwest has to offer. Operations are highly weather dependent;
work could include occasional weekend work. To Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please
paste the below web address into your browser to view the job
description on the Weyerhaeuser site. Then click on Apply Online to
apply/upload your electronic resume.
https://weyerhaeuser.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=126784 Weyerhaeuser is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a
capable, committed, diverse workforce.
Keywords: Weyerhaeuser, Portland , Forest Engineer, Other , Longview, WA, Oregon
