Graduate Project Engineer

We are now looking for a Graduate, Project Engineer to join our team in Otepää, Estonia. During the programme you will have international assignments in the UK, China or USA.

The UPM Graduate Programme gives your career a whirlwind start with many opportunities for future development. During the programme you gain international work experience and develop your skills to a new level. Experienced and inspiring UPM manager mentors provide coaching for the trainees throughout the programme. At UPM, we are inspired by the limitless opportunities of bioeconomy and constantly innovating for new renewable and responsible solutions. Read more at www.upm.com/graduate and join us!

Otepää mill employs more than 260 professionals and it utilizes world-class production technology. The mill has recently been expanded with a 40 M€ investment. Read more: www.wisaplywood.com


Greetings from your future manager:

“This is a great opportunity to join a world class team operating the UPM-Kymmene Otepää Plywood Mill in south Estonia. UPM as a frontrunner in work safety is a perfect place to use Your knowledge and learn from the best practices in use. “ - Silver Rõõmussaar, Mill Director


What you’ll do:

• Prepare and distribute a description and timeline of the project
• Undertake risk assessments within the workplace, update current risk assessments
• Collect, analyse and interpret data/statistics
• Identify possible improvements and design/implement appropriate solutions
• Write and update user manuals and training materials


Additional information:

This graduate position is a fixed term position, but our aim is to continue the journey with you even after the programme.

UPM Graduate Programme is a paid position.

To make the applying as easy as possible we advise you to create a candidate profile when sending the application. Creating the profile will also make applying easier if you apply to more than one position.

Please apply via the link above with your CV and cover letter attached by 28.02.2019.

We will interview the candidates at the end of March and the final selections are made during April. We will contact all the applicants when the selections have been made.

Who you are:

• You have a recognised technical qualification (degree level or equivalent), preferably in ergonomics
• You are proficient in the use of MS Office
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Estonian is seen as an asset
• You are highly motivated by the challenge of continuous improvement
• You work in a calm, controlled manner in a fast moving environment
• You are a real team player
• You are effective and clear in written and verbal communication
• You demonstrate analysis and problem solving capabilities
• You have strong presentation and decision making skills

This is what we offer for you:

• Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.
• Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organisation that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.
• Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.
• Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.