Process Controls Engineer

A Process Control Engineer is an integral position in the Maintenance and Engineering Department, reporting directly to the Process Control Engineering Manager.

• Designing and implementing process control strategies to support new and existing processes to including process efficiency improvements and optimization, process variability reduction, compliance with environmental and safety requirements, and equipment/process reliability.
• Selecting and approving hardware and software designs for new process automation projects.
• Considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future manufacturing environment.
• Key customers include plant operators and supervisors, technical and business groups, and maintenance employees.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new control functions.
• Assist technical groups with process improvement activities.
• Assist in process/maintenance troubleshooting activities and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations.
• Responsible for business continuity of process control systems through documentation, training and management-of-change process.
• Sharing the responsibility for providing weekend and off-hour support for all Process Control mill needs.
• Managing equipment Obsolescence plans with migration paths to maintain reliability of DCS process equipment.
• Sharing “Best Practices”.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Engineering or Technical degree is required with 5+ years’ experience as a process control engineer. Experience in other manufacturing/engineering positions will be considered.
• Paper mill experience is preferred.
• Experience with control loop tuning, performance evaluation tools and process data historians (i.e. Entech, OSISoft PI, and Parcview).
• Experience in coordination and implementation with new and upgraded DCS installations/startups is required.
• Proficiency in configuration and programming on the following DCS platforms: Siemens APACS with ProcessSuite Graphics, Win CC Graphics, Siemens PCS, Allen Bradley PLC-5/SLC-500 with RSView/PanelView HMI, G.E. Mark VI with Cimplicity Graphics is preferred.
• Familiarity with the following DCS platforms, Siemens DRC, and experience in control strategies related to Recovery and Power Boilers, Steam/Gas Turbines, Power Generation, Pulping and Chemical Recovery processes is a plus.
• Process knowledge of Continuous Digesters, Lime Kiln and Caustic Plants, Recovery and Power Boilers, Paper Machines, Power Generation, and Waste Water Treatment are desirable.
• Competencies: Ability to work well with a multidiscipline team, Action Oriented, Functional/Technical skills, Problem Solving, Managing and Measuring Work, Priority Setting, Organizational Skills, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Drive for Results, Managerial Courage, and Customer Focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Process Controls Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
• Paper, Pulp, or similar industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• PLC and HMI: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person