Automation Controls Specialist

Georgia Pacific; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Georgia Pacific is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist for our Olympia, WA facility. This role requires a skilled individual with experience in automation engineering, PLC programming, and troubleshooting various instrumentation.

The position offers a competitive starting wage of $48.53 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans. Join our team to ensure the effective operation of our automation systems and contribute to our production processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with industrial instrumentation and controls.
• Experience troubleshooting process and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of automation and control systems.
• Perform PLC programming and setup components.
• Assist with reliability centered maintenance strategies.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Electrical infrastructure knowledge

Knowledge of NFPA70e and IEEE

Education

Associate degree in Process Control or Automation Technology

Tools

PLC's

HMI's

VFD's

Rexroth

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Eaton

ABB

Job description

Automation Controls Specialist - Olympia, WA

Georgia-Pacific has an immediate need for an Automation Controls Specialist at our Olympia, WA facility. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with automation engineering and design experience. This position creates value for the facility by ensuring proper operation of all automation and control systems, understanding process control loops and systems including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products.

Position Specific Details and Highlights

• Starting wage is $48.53 per hour
• Shift: Monday- Friday dayshift; must be flexible to work all times and days as needed for projects and training needs.
• We offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k match, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Tuition reimbursement

Physical Location: 1203 Fones Road SE, Olympia, WA 98501

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Ensure proper operation of all automation and control systems, understand process control loops and process control systems, including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products
• Assume overall ownership of assigned projects for control engineering related jobs
• Perform PLC programming and set up other components such as HMI's, VFD's, controllers, etc.
• Automation engineering and design
• Test and commission control systems
• Train internal GP customers to use and maintain systems
• Reduce downtime by identifying and correcting ongoing issues
• Share knowledge with and lead other technicians in maintaining and troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, MHI, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution.
• Serve as the vital resource for manufacturing machinery preventative and predictive maintenance programs, be the plant PLC programmer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer standards
• Improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access
• Assist in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
• Understand and apply electrical safe work practices every day as established in various regulatory standards such as NFPA70e and IEEE along with company established guidelines
• Perform controls upgrades, drives, PLCs, motors, Interlocks etc.
• Emergency troubleshooting and on-call 24-7 in case of emergency electrical breakdowns
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks repetitively for extended periods of time, e.g.; lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment

The Experience You Will Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate degree or higher in Process Control or Automation Technology AND three (3) years or more experience with industrial instrumentation, PLC programming and/or automation & controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience with troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Lenze, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution or other similar programming software

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.