Lead Process Control Engineer

PTS Advance; Clatskanie (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Process Control Lead in Clatskanie, Oregon to guide a team focused on converting control systems and delivering value across plant operations.

You will lead a team, work with plant personnel, and own the execution of controls projects from design through start-up, driving optimization, reliability, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with process control systems and industry-standard PLCs.
• Proven track record leading process control staff in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Authorized to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Control Team and own control system conversions.
• Develop the capability of individual team members.
• Build partnerships with plant personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Lead the development and execution of controls strategy across projects and support activities.
• Own execution of controls projects including design, testing, specification, documentation, vendor management, procurement, installation, and start-up.
• Provide process control support for optimization, reliability, quality, cost reduction, capital projects, and safety.

Skills

Process control systems/PLC

Team leadership

Project management

Multi-project prioritization

Job description

Our client, a large industrial manufacturing organization, is seeking a Process Control Lead to join their team in Clatskanie, Oregon. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing talent, demonstrates strategic and economic thinking, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys collaborating across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to plant operations while growing within a results-driven culture.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Process Control Team and take accountability for converting control systems
• Develop the capability of individual team members
• Build partnerships with plant personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Lead the development, planning, and execution of controls strategy across simultaneous projects and support activities
• Own execution of controls projects and initiatives, including system design, testing, component specification, documentation management, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, installation, and start-up support
• Provide process control support for controls optimization, reliability and quality improvement initiatives, cost reduction efforts, capital projects, and safety initiatives
• Prioritize resources toward plant strategies and opportunities with the highest value

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with process control systems, including industry-standard PLCs
• Demonstrated experience and success leading process control staff in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa sponsorship or transfer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry
• Experience with Texas Instrument, Giddings & Lewis, or Siemens PLCs
• Experience with control system network topology (e.g., Ethernet, ControlNet, and firewalls)
• Experience designing, supporting, and troubleshooting control systems