Josh Armstrong
About Josh Armstrong
Josh Armstrong is a Power & Recovery Reliability Engineer at Domtar's Plymouth Mill, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in engineering roles, including leading the startup of a lignin removal plant and holding various positions at Domtar since 2013.
Current Role at Domtar
Josh Armstrong currently serves as a Power & Recovery Reliability Engineer at Domtar's Plymouth Mill. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of power and recovery systems. His role involves maintenance planning and capital project execution, ensuring that processes operate smoothly and effectively.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Prior to his current role, Josh Armstrong worked at Domtar in various capacities. He began as an Entry Level Engineer from 2013 to 2015, where he gained foundational experience. He then served as a Power & Recovery Process Engineer for six months in 2015, followed by a five-year tenure as a Lignin Removal Process Engineer in the Biomaterials Division until 2020. His work included leading the startup of a lignin removal plant, a significant project in his career.
Education and Qualifications
Josh Armstrong earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He also holds a High School Diploma from Eugene Ashley High School, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering career.
Early Career and Internships
Before joining Domtar, Josh Armstrong worked at the Town of Carolina Beach as part of the Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue from 2009 to 2011. He also gained experience as a Resins Intern at DAK Americas in 2012, where he worked for three months at the Cape Fear Site in Leland, NC. These roles contributed to his development in the engineering field.
Skills and Competencies
Josh Armstrong possesses strong problem-solving and leadership skills, which he applies to improve processes and reliability within his engineering roles. He is adept at balancing short-term and long-term business demands and understands the various roles a successful leader must fulfill. His experience in maintenance planning and project execution further enhances his competency in the field.